Shortbread vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Shortbread and Chocolate cake
- Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Chocolate cake has more Choline, Copper, and Selenium.
- Chocolate cake covers your daily need of Choline 23% more than Shortbread.
- Shortbread contains 3 times more Folate than Chocolate cake. While Shortbread contains 81µg of Folate, Chocolate cake contains only 27µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chocolate cake is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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.
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Iron
+85.1%
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Manganese
+40.4%
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Calcium
+361.5%
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Magnesium
+128.6%
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Phosphorus
+60.6%
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Potassium
+59.1%
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Sodium
-10.8%
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Zinc
+40.8%
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Copper
+130%
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Selenium
+91.9%
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Iron
+85.1%
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Manganese
+40.4%
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Calcium
+361.5%
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Magnesium
+128.6%
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Phosphorus
+60.6%
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Potassium
+59.1%
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-10.8%
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Zinc
+40.8%
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Copper
+130%
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Selenium
+91.9%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+150.4%
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Vitamin B2
+47.4%
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Vitamin B3
+188%
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Vitamin B6
+73.2%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin A
+13900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
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Vitamin B1
+150.4%
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Vitamin B2
+47.4%
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Vitamin B3
+188%
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Vitamin B6
+73.2%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin A
+13900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+73.6%
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Carbs
+19.4%
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Water
+577.8%
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+74.8%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
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1.03 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
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1.8 g
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Fats
+73.6%
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Carbs
+19.4%
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Water
+577.8%
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+74.8%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+201.6%
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Saturated Fat
-33%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.039
Saturated Fat:
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.326 g
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+201.6%
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Saturated Fat
-33%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.039
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 62.48g | 51.8g |
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| Protein | 5.37g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 26.22g | 15.1g |
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| Carbs | 63.78g | 53.4g |
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| Calories | 514kcal | 371kcal |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 353mg | 315mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.207mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.105g | 5.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.708g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 2.761g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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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
33%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)