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Shortcake vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortcake and Crouton different?

  • Shortcake is richer in Calcium, while Crouton is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Crouton covers your daily need of Selenium 37% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake contains 3 times more Calcium than Crouton. Shortcake contains 205mg of Calcium, while Crouton contains 76mg.
  • Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Croutons, plain 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 +169.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Contains more Iron +60.6%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains more Zinc +85.4%
Contains more Copper +114.5%
Contains more Manganese +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +120.6%
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Calcium +169.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Contains more Iron +60.6%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains more Zinc +85.4%
Contains more Copper +114.5%
Contains more Manganese +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +120.6%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Folate +149.1%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Folate +149.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +115.2%
Contains more Water +416.4%
Contains more Other +12%
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Carbs +51.5%
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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +115.2%
Contains more Water +416.4%
Contains more Other +12%
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Carbs +51.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 6.1g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 14.2g 6.6g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 346kcal 407kcal Crouton
Fiber 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 205mg 76mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 16mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 143mg 115mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 124mg Crouton
Sodium 506mg 698mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.48mg 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.076mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.33mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 17µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 72IU 0IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.272mg
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.026mg Shortcake
Folate 53µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.184mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.449mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.197mg 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.115mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.273mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.14mg 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 3.772g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 3.059g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 1.273g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortcake
Shortcake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.262g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.