Shortcake vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shortcake and cheesecake
- Shortcake has more iron, vitamin B1, selenium, calcium, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese; however, cheesecake is higher in vitamin A.
- Cheesecake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 31% more than shortcake.
- Shortcake has 13 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. While shortcake has 2.573mg of vitamin B3, cheesecake has only 0.195mg.
- Shortcake has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cheesecake commercially prepared.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +302% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +303.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +280% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +226.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1010.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1219.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +783.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +142.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +211.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.6% |
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Protein
~5.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.772g | 9.921g | 28% |
| Iron | 2.54mg | 0.63mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.028mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 5.2µg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 55mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 159µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 0.195mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 51mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 1.602g | 14% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 22.5g | 13% |
| Folate | 53µg | 18µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 48.5g | 25.5g | 8% |
| Choline | 45.9mg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 93mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.193mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.571mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.045g | 8.634g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.56mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.17µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 438mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.052mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Calories | 346kcal | 321kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 5.5g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.5g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 106mg | 90mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.8g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)