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Shortcake vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shortcake and Banana bread

  • Shortcake is higher in Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Banana bread is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
  • Shortcake covers your daily Calcium needs 18% more than Banana bread.
  • Shortcake contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Banana bread. While Shortcake contains 143mg of Phosphorus, Banana bread contains only 58mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Banana bread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.

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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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +876.2%
Contains more IronIron +81.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.072mg

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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
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 5.7% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +584.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.268mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.9%
Contains more FatsFats +35.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
~equal in Water ~29.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Banana bread Opinion
Calories 346kcal 326kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 4.3g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 10.5g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Net carbs 48.5g 53.5g Banana bread
Carbs 48.5g 54.6g Banana bread
Cholesterol 3mg 43mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Shortcake
Calcium 205mg 21mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 134mg Banana bread
Iron 2.54mg 1.4mg Shortcake
Fiber 1.1g Banana bread
Copper 0.076mg 0.072mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.48mg 0.35mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 143mg 58mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 302mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 72IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 18µg 106µg Banana bread
Manganese 0.33mg 0.209mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 12.1µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.172mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 1.446mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.268mg Banana bread
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Folate 53µg 33µg Shortcake
Saturated Fat 3.772g 2.237g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 4.48g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 3.13g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.053mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg 0.15mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.182mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg 0.327mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg 0.18mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg 0.094mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.218mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg 0.209mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg 0.113mg Shortcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Banana bread
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
20%
Shortcake
18%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/nutrients
  2. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.