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Raisin bread vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Raisin bread and Shortcake

  • Raisin bread has more Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Shortcake is higher in Calcium.
  • Shortcake covers your daily need of Calcium 14% more than Raisin bread.
  • Raisin bread has 3 times more Copper than Shortcake. While Raisin bread has 0.198mg of Copper, Shortcake has only 0.076mg.
  • Raisin bread has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, raisin, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.2%

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.
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 0.33% 0% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 8%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.311mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +29.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
Contains more FatsFats +222.7%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 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 -71.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +163.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +434.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin bread Shortcake Opinion
Calories 274kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 7.9g 6.1g Raisin bread
Fats 4.4g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48g 48.5g Shortcake
Carbs 52.3g 48.5g Raisin bread
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Raisin bread
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Raisin bread
Calcium 66mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 227mg 106mg Raisin bread
Iron 2.9mg 2.54mg Raisin bread
Sugar 5.68g Shortcake
Fiber 4.3g Raisin bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.076mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.72mg 0.48mg Raisin bread
Phosphorus 109mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 347mg 506mg Raisin bread
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.28mg Raisin bread
Manganese 0.501mg 0.33mg Raisin bread
Selenium 20µg 17µg Raisin bread
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.311mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.272mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 2.573mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.248mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.03mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Raisin bread
Folate 106µg 53µg Raisin bread
Choline 14.6mg Raisin bread
Saturated Fat 1.081g 3.772g Raisin bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.294g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.076mg Raisin bread
Threonine 0.222mg 0.184mg Raisin bread
Isoleucine 0.287mg 0.238mg Raisin bread
Leucine 0.516mg 0.449mg Raisin bread
Lysine 0.2mg 0.197mg Raisin bread
Methionine 0.128mg 0.115mg Raisin bread
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.302mg Raisin bread
Valine 0.329mg 0.273mg Raisin bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.14mg Raisin bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin bread Shortcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Raisin bread
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Raisin bread
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.691g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.