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Shortcake vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortcake and butter cookie

  • Shortcake has more calcium, selenium, manganese, and phosphorus, while butter cookie has more copper, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 38% higher.
  • Butter cookie contains 7 times less calcium than shortcake. Shortcake contains 205mg of calcium, while butter cookie contains 29mg.
  • The amount of sodium in butter cookie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +606.9%
Contains more IronIron +14.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.3%
~equal in Potassium ~111mg

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% 6% 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% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +414.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.4%

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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +517.4%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
Contains more FatsFats +32.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.1%
~equal in Protein ~6.1g

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
63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.522g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Butter cookie DV% diff.
Cholesterol 3mg 117mg 38%
Saturated fat 3.772g 11.051g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 0.982g 18%
Calcium 205mg 29mg 18%
Selenium 17µg 8.4µg 16%
Vitamin A 18µg 165µg 16%
Copper 0.076mg 0.2mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.36µg 12%
Sodium 506mg 282mg 10%
Fats 14.2g 18.8g 7%
Carbs 48.5g 68.9g 7%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.17mg 7%
Calories 346kcal 467kcal 6%
Folate 53µg 76µg 6%
Phosphorus 143mg 102mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.335mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.488mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.37mg 5%
Iron 2.54mg 2.22mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 3.19mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.38mg 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 6.045g 5.522g 1%
Magnesium 16mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Protein 6.1g 6.1g 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 48.5g 68.1g N/A
Potassium 106mg 111mg 0%
Sugar 20.24g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.036mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.184mg 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 0.449mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.299mg 0%
Valine 0.273mg 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Butter cookie
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
35%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.