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Shortcake vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shortcake and Crackers

  • Shortcake is higher in Selenium, and Calcium, yet Crackers are higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Shortcake covers your daily Selenium needs 19% more than Crackers.
  • Shortcake contains 2 times more Calcium than Crackers. While Shortcake contains 205mg of Calcium, Crackers contain only 120mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shortcake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +153.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more IronIron +58.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +804.5%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%
Contains more FatsFats +86.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.64g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +261.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.553g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Crackers Opinion
Calories 346kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 6.1g 6.64g Crackers
Fats 14.2g 26.43g Crackers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48.5g 59g Crackers
Carbs 48.5g 61.3g Crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Crackers
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Crackers
Calcium 205mg 120mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 118mg Crackers
Iron 2.54mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g Shortcake
Fiber 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.076mg 0.104mg Crackers
Zinc 0.48mg 0.49mg Crackers
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 143mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 506mg 726mg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 0IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.33mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 17µg 6.7µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.063mg Crackers
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 53µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Shortcake
Choline 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 3.772g 5.562g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.084mg Crackers
Threonine 0.184mg 0.193mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.246mg Crackers
Leucine 0.449mg 0.471mg Crackers
Lysine 0.197mg 0.103mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg 0.112mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.331mg Crackers
Valine 0.273mg 0.294mg Crackers
Histidine 0.14mg 0.145mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortcake
Shortcake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.