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Shortcake vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortcake and Cheese crackers

  • The amount of Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Phosphorus in Cheese crackers are higher than in Shortcake.
  • Cheese crackers covers your daily Iron needs 29% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Crackers, cheese, regular.

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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.
Shortcake
Shortcake
3
:
7
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Calcium +50.7%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Selenium +25.9%
Contains more Iron +92.1%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Potassium +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +147.9%
Contains more Copper +64.5%
Contains more Manganese +70.3%
Shortcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Cheese crackers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Contains more Calcium +50.7%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Selenium +25.9%
Contains more Iron +92.1%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.9%
Contains more Potassium +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +147.9%
Contains more Copper +64.5%
Contains more Manganese +70.3%

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.
Shortcake
Shortcake
1
:
11
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Contains more Folate +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +385.7%
Shortcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
Cheese crackers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Contains more Folate +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +385.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortcake
Shortcake
1
:
4
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Water +700%
Contains more Protein +79.2%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +20%
Shortcake
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
Cheese crackers
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Water +700%
Contains more Protein +79.2%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortcake
Shortcake
2
:
1
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.744
Shortcake
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Cheese crackers
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.744

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortcake Cheese crackers
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 Cheese crackers Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 57.12g Cheese crackers
Protein 6.1g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 14.2g 22.74g Cheese crackers
Carbs 48.5g 59.42g Cheese crackers
Calories 346kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g Shortcake
Fiber 2.3g Cheese crackers
Calcium 205mg 136mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 143mg 200mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 106mg 156mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 506mg 973mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.48mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.076mg 0.125mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.33mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 17µg 13.5µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Folate 53µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.184mg 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.449mg 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.197mg 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.115mg 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.273mg 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.14mg 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 3mg
Trans Fat 0.542g Shortcake
Saturated Fat 3.772g 5.288g Shortcake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 5.744g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Cheese crackers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Shortcake
53%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 467mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers 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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.