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Shortbread vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortbread and pineapple cake

  • Shortbread has more iron, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while pineapple cake has more vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12721% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 3 times less folate than shortbread. Shortbread contains 81µg of folate, while pineapple cake contains 26µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pineapple cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cake, pineapple upside-down, 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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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%
Contains more IronIron +101.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +823.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Copper ~0.087mg
~equal in Sodium ~319mg

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43242.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.4%
Contains more FatsFats +116.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.3%
Contains more WaterWater +797.2%
Contains more OtherOther +55.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 153mg 12721%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 3.282g 34%
Saturated fat 8.105g 2.915g 24%
Fats 26.22g 12.1g 22%
Iron 2.98mg 1.48mg 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Folate 81µg 26µg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.19mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.156mg 12%
Calcium 13mg 120mg 11%
Calories 514kcal 319kcal 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Selenium 6.2µg 9.4µg 6%
Protein 5.37g 3.5g 4%
Carbs 63.78g 50.5g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 5.194g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.034mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.35mg 2%
Phosphorus 66mg 82mg 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.31mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.202mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 0.8g 2%
Sodium 353mg 319mg 1%
Potassium 88mg 112mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 49.7g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Copper 0.09mg 0.087mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Pineapple cake
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
30%
Shortbread
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.