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Shortcake vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortcake and Coffeecake different?

  • Shortcake is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Coffeecake is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Coffeecake is 27% higher.
  • Shortcake contains 4 times more Iron than Coffeecake. While Shortcake contains 2.54mg of Iron, Coffeecake contains only 0.64mg.
  • Coffeecake has less Sodium.

Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Coffeecake, cheese are the varieties used in this article.

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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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.5%
Contains more IronIron +296.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 0.33% 17% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +277.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +385.7%
~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% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more OtherOther +115.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
~equal in Fats ~15.2g
~equal in Carbs ~44.3g

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Coffeecake Opinion
Calories 346kcal 339kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 7g Coffeecake
Fats 14.2g 15.2g Coffeecake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48.5g 43.3g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 44.3g Shortcake
Cholesterol 3mg 85mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Shortcake
Calcium 205mg 59mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 289mg Coffeecake
Iron 2.54mg 0.64mg Shortcake
Fiber 1g Coffeecake
Copper 0.076mg 0.052mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.48mg 0.59mg Coffeecake
Phosphorus 143mg 101mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 339mg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 72IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A 18µg 86µg Coffeecake
Manganese 0.33mg 0.172mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 13.3µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.105mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.125mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 0.682mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.4mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.058mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Folate 53µg 39µg Shortcake
Saturated Fat 3.772g 5.391g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 7.129g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 1.645g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.076mg
Threonine 0.184mg 0.26mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.326mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.449mg 0.568mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.197mg 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.115mg 0.144mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.352mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.273mg 0.361mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.14mg 0.186mg Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Coffeecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Coffeecake
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
15%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.619g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
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 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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.