Shortcake vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Shortcake and Danish pastry
- Shortcake has more Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Danish pastry has more Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Shortcake's daily need coverage for Calcium is 17% higher.
- Danish pastry contains 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Shortcake. Shortcake contains 0.311mg of Vitamin B1, while Danish pastry contains 0.19mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Shortcake is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +485.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +185.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.2% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +87.1% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 346kcal | 374kcal |
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| Protein | 6.1g | 8g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 21.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 48.5g | 36.2g |
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| Carbs | 48.5g | 37.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 35mg |
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| Potassium | 106mg | 98mg |
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| Iron | 2.54mg | 1.8mg |
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| Sugar | 6.95g |
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| Fiber | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.089mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 143mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 506mg | 417mg |
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| Vitamin A | 72IU | 128IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.351mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg | 18.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.9µg |
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| Folate | 53µg | 60µg |
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| Choline | 20.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.772g | 6.794g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.045g | 11.313g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 2.575g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.089mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.293mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.371mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.644mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.43mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.174mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.412mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.205mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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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
20%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry 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.