Shortcake vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Shortcake and Cracker
- Shortcake is higher in Selenium, and Calcium, yet Cracker is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
- Shortcake covers your daily Selenium needs 19% more than Cracker.
- Shortcake contains 2 times more Calcium than Cracker. While Shortcake contains 205mg of Calcium, Cracker contains 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.
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Calcium
+70.8%
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Sodium
-30.3%
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Selenium
+153.7%
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Iron
+58.7%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+73.4%
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Potassium
+11.3%
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Copper
+36.8%
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Manganese
+48.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
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Calcium
+70.8%
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Sodium
-30.3%
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Selenium
+153.7%
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Iron
+58.7%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+73.4%
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Potassium
+11.3%
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Copper
+36.8%
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Manganese
+48.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+33.8%
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Vitamin B2
+67.6%
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Vitamin B3
+69.1%
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Vitamin B5
+68.1%
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Vitamin B6
+110%
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Folate
+73.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+33.8%
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Vitamin B2
+67.6%
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Vitamin B3
+69.1%
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Vitamin B5
+68.1%
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Vitamin B6
+110%
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Folate
+73.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+804.5%
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+12.4%
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Fats
+86.1%
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Carbs
+26.4%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
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+804.5%
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+12.4%
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+86.1%
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Carbs
+26.4%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-32.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+261.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.553
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Saturated Fat
-32.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+261.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.553
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 48.5g | 59g |
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| Protein | 6.1g | 6.64g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 26.43g |
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| Carbs | 48.5g | 61.3g |
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| Calories | 346kcal | 510kcal |
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| Starch | 49.69g |
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| Fructose | 0.29g |
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| Sugar | 8.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 2.54mg | 4.03mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 143mg | 248mg |
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| Potassium | 106mg | 118mg |
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| Sodium | 506mg | 726mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.104mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.491mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg | 6.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 72IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.03mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.416mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.456mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 4.352mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.063mg |
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| Folate | 53µg | 92µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 69.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.084mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.246mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.471mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.103mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.112mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.331mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.294mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.145mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.076g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.772g | 5.562g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.045g | 6.553g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 13.137g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortcake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins