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Shortcake vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shortcake and cornbread different?

  • Shortcake is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, cornbread is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cornbread is 35% higher.
  • Shortcake contains 2 times more selenium than cornbread. While shortcake contains 17µg of selenium, cornbread contains only 8.7µg.
  • Shortcake has less cholesterol.

Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs 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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.9%
Contains more IronIron +37.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg

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% 6% 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% 12% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +228.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~55µg

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% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +48.2%
Contains more OtherOther +23.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.59g
~equal in Water ~27.11g

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
41% 38% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.732g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 DV% diff.
Phosphorus 143mg 391mg 35%
Cholesterol 3mg 57mg 18%
Selenium 17µg 8.7µg 15%
Starch 35.66g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 1.963g 11%
Choline 58.7mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.19mg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Iron 2.54mg 1.85mg 9%
Fats 14.2g 9.58g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.175mg 7%
Calcium 205mg 135mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.579mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.23µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 6.045g 3.494g 6%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.222mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.085mg 4%
Sodium 506mg 599mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 2.004mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.7µg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 35µg 2%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.67mg 2%
Carbs 48.5g 54.46g 2%
Folate 53µg 55µg 1%
Calories 346kcal 330kcal 1%
Protein 6.1g 6.59g 1%
Potassium 106mg 133mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 48.5g 52.16g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 16.05g N/A
Copper 0.076mg 0.073mg 0%
Trans fat 0.224g N/A
Saturated fat 3.772g 3.732g 0%
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.184mg 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.449mg 0.658mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0.324mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.343mg 0%
Valine 0.273mg 0.334mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Cornbread
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
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
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/174909/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.