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Pineapple cake vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pineapple cake and shortcake

  • Pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1, yet shortcake is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, calcium, and folate.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 12724% more than shortcake.
  • Pineapple cake contains 492 times more Vitamin B1 than shortcake. While pineapple cake contains 153mg of Vitamin B1, shortcake contains only 0.311mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in shortcake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.8%
Contains more IronIron +71.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.9%
~equal in Potassium ~106mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.33mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49096.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17.4%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple cake Shortcake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Shortcake Opinion
Calories 319kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 3.5g 6.1g Shortcake
Fats 12.1g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.2mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 49.7g 48.5g Pineapple cake
Carbs 50.5g 48.5g Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 22mg 3mg Shortcake
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Shortcake
Calcium 120mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 112mg 106mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.54mg Shortcake
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Copper 0.087mg 0.076mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.48mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 82mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 319mg 506mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 72IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 62µg 18µg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.35mg 0.33mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.311mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 2.573mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.03mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.07µg Pineapple cake
Folate 26µg 53µg Shortcake
Saturated Fat 2.915g 3.772g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.117mg 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.264mg 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.143mg 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.074mg 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.167mg 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.081mg 0.14mg Shortcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake Shortcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2952%
Pineapple cake
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.857g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.