Popovers vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between popovers and shortcake
- Popovers are higher in selenium, folate, manganese, copper, and vitamin B1, yet shortcake is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Popovers cover your daily selenium needs 37% more than shortcake.
- Popovers contain 3 times more folate than shortcake. While popovers contain 145µg of folate, shortcake contains only 53µg.
- The amount of sodium in shortcake is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Popovers, dry mix, enriched 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +540.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +173.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +230.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +142.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +204.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +341.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.6µg | 17µg | 37% |
| Folate | 145µg | 53µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.823g | 3.632g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.741mg | 0.33mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 205mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 906mg | 506mg | 17% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 14.2g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.983g | 3.772g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.076mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.311mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.984g | 6.045g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.147mg | 0.272mg | 10% |
| Protein | 10.4g | 6.1g | 9% |
| Carbs | 71g | 48.5g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 143mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.97mg | 2.54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.48mg | 0.248mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.378mg | 2.573mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 346kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 71g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Potassium | 100mg | 106mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.07µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.123mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.747mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.249mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.517mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.458mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.229mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popovers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popovers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.789g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
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.