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Shortcake vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shortcake and Cream pie?

  • Cream pie has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Folate than Shortcake.
  • Cream pie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% higher.
  • Shortcake has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Cream pie. Shortcake has 2.573mg of Vitamin B3, while Cream pie has 0.605mg.
  • Cream pie contains less Sodium.

We used Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.6%
Contains more IronIron +70.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.44mg

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% 10% 22% 3% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +325.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.232mg

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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.2%
Contains more OtherOther +159.3%
Contains more FatsFats +57.8%
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Cream pie Opinion
Calories 346kcal 353kcal Cream pie
Protein 6.1g 4.15g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 22.41g Cream pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48.5g 37.64g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 38.44g Shortcake
Cholesterol 3mg 12mg Shortcake
Vitamin D 3IU Cream pie
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Cream pie
Calcium 205mg 66mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 161mg Cream pie
Iron 2.54mg 1.49mg Shortcake
Sugar 27.39g Shortcake
Fiber 0.8g Cream pie
Copper 0.076mg 0.118mg Cream pie
Zinc 0.48mg 0.44mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 143mg 79mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 266mg Cream pie
Vitamin A 72IU 166IU Cream pie
Vitamin A 18µg 46µg Cream pie
Vitamin E 1.09mg Cream pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cream pie
Manganese 0.33mg 0.161mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 6µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.087mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.14mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 0.605mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.232mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.02mg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.12µg Cream pie
Vitamin K 9.5µg Cream pie
Folate 53µg 19µg Shortcake
Trans Fat 2.49g Shortcake
Choline 17.9mg Cream pie
Saturated Fat 3.772g 12.449g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 7.336g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 1.149g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg Shortcake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cream pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Cream pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.677g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.