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Shortcake vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shortcake and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Shortcake is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Chocolate chip cookie is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate chip cookie is 51% higher.
  • Shortcake contains 5 times more Calcium than Chocolate chip cookie. Shortcake contains 205mg of Calcium, while Chocolate chip cookie contains 38mg.
  • Shortcake contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +439.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +243.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.48mg

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% 36% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +725%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.259mg
~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
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +398.2%
Contains more OtherOther +40%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20%
~equal in Protein ~5.7g

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
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Calories 346kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 6.1g 5.7g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 48.5g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 48.5g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 3mg 70mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Calcium 205mg 38mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 221mg Chocolate chip cookie
Iron 2.54mg 2.48mg Shortcake
Copper 0.076mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Zinc 0.48mg 0.94mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 143mg 100mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 341mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 72IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 18µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.33mg 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 17µg 11.2µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.184mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.177mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 1.365mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.259mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.08µg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 53µg 33µg Shortcake
Saturated Fat 3.772g 14.071g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 8.241g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.072mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg 0.191mg Chocolate chip cookie
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.224mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg 0.391mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg 0.214mg Chocolate chip cookie
Methionine 0.115mg 0.106mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.27mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg 0.279mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.14mg 0.123mg Shortcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Chocolate chip 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
17%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.