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 for 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.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
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.
| Contains more IronIron | +85.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +361.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +188% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +577.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.8% |
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Protein
~5.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +201.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.039g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 2.761g | 37% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 128.4mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.141mg | 18% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 15.1g | 17% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.61mg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 81µg | 27µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 1.137mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.207mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 5.43g | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11.9µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.213mg | 8% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 371kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 106mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.28mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 53.4g | 3% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 315mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 6.039g | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 140mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 5.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
30%
19%
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 ($)