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Shortcake vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortcake and Cornbread different?

  • Shortcake is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cornbread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 49% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake contains 4 times more Calcium than Cornbread. Shortcake contains 205mg of Calcium, while Cornbread contains 57mg.
  • Shortcake is lower in Sodium.

Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +259.6%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Selenium +203.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +242%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Copper +11.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.5
Equal in Potassium - 113
Equal in Manganese - 0.315
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +259.6%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Selenium +203.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +242%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Copper +11.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.5
Equal in Potassium - 113
Equal in Manganese - 0.315

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.7%
Contains more Folate +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.7%
Contains more Folate +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Water +264.1%
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +43.3%
Contains more Other +25%
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% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Water +264.1%
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +43.3%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 63g Cornbread
Protein 6.1g 7g Cornbread
Fats 14.2g 12.2g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 346kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g Shortcake
Fiber 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 205mg 57mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 2.5mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Cornbread
Phosphorus 143mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 106mg 113mg Cornbread
Sodium 506mg 817mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.48mg 0.57mg Cornbread
Copper 0.076mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.33mg 0.315mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 5.6µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.272mg
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 53µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.071mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.449mg 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.197mg 0.198mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.115mg 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.273mg 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.14mg 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 3mg 2mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.772g 3.091g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 1.682g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Cornbread
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
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.681g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.