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Shortbread vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortbread and Yellow cake

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron, however, Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 26% more.
  • Shortbread contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Yellow cake. Shortbread contains 3.275mg of Vitamin B3, while Yellow cake contains 0.8mg.
  • Yellow cake contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more IronIron +46.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.2%
~equal in Selenium ~5.9µg

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% 0.06% 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 0% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +720.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +128.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +1833.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.9%
Contains more FatsFats +47.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.2%
Contains more WaterWater +521.7%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.214g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +373.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +73.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +258.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +106.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 514kcal 379kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 3.16g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 17.75g Shortbread
Net carbs 62.48g 53.86g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 55.36g Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Yellow cake
Calcium 13mg 32mg Yellow cake
Potassium 88mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.98mg 2.03mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 39.22g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.09mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.49mg 0.42mg Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 8.55g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 353mg 310mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 1IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 2.44mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.393mg 0.222mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 5.9µg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.043mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.093mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.8mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.165mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 81µg 22µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 1.313g Shortbread
Choline 0.9mg 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 8.105g 5.793g Yellow cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 4.728g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.474g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.026g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.004g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 3.999g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.57g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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