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Shortcake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortcake and Biscuit

  • Shortcake has less Monounsaturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, 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 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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%
~equal in Carbs ~44.6g
~equal in Water ~28.9g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Biscuit Opinion
Calories 346kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 6.1g 7g Biscuit
Fats 14.2g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 48.5g 43.1g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 44.6g Shortcake
Cholesterol 3mg 3mg
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Biscuit
Calcium 205mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 106mg 121mg Biscuit
Iron 2.54mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Shortcake
Fiber 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.076mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.48mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 143mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 506mg 580mg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A 18µg Shortcake
Manganese 0.33mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 17µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Folate 53µg 61µg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 3.772g 4.324g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.184mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.449mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.197mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.115mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.273mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.14mg 0.161mg Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (3 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.