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Shortcake vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortcake and Dinner rolls different?

  • Dinner rolls are higher than Shortcake in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Dinner rolls covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 18% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Dinner rolls. Shortcake contains 3.772g of Saturated Fat, while Dinner rolls contain 1.375g.

Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) 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.
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 19% 53% 12% 140% 45% 27% 52% 61% 76% 146%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.1%
Contains more IronIron +46.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.6%
~equal in Sodium ~467mg

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 0.67% 0.3% 5.6% 0% 132% 86% 101% 27% 22% 16% 27% 76% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~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
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more FatsFats +119.5%
Contains more OtherOther +27.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78%
~equal in Carbs ~52.04g
~equal in Water ~28.44g

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
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.509 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +221.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Dinner rolls Opinion
Calories 346kcal 310kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 10.86g Dinner rolls
Fats 14.2g 6.47g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 48.5g 50.04g Dinner rolls
Carbs 48.5g 52.04g Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 3mg 4mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Dinner rolls
Calcium 205mg 178mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 139mg Dinner rolls
Iron 2.54mg 3.72mg Dinner rolls
Sugar 5.55g Shortcake
Fiber 2g Dinner rolls
Copper 0.076mg 0.135mg Dinner rolls
Zinc 0.48mg 0.99mg Dinner rolls
Phosphorus 143mg 122mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 467mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 72IU 5IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 18µg 1µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.28mg Dinner rolls
Manganese 0.33mg 0.582mg Dinner rolls
Selenium 17µg 26.8µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.526mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.374mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 5.367mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.452mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.097mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.13µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Folate 53µg 101µg Dinner rolls
Choline 14.6mg Dinner rolls
Saturated Fat 3.772g 1.375g Dinner rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 1.881g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 2.509g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.081mg Dinner rolls
Threonine 0.184mg 0.286mg Dinner rolls
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.337mg Dinner rolls
Leucine 0.449mg 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.197mg 0.233mg Dinner rolls
Methionine 0.115mg 0.145mg Dinner rolls
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.506mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.273mg 0.401mg Dinner rolls
Histidine 0.14mg 0.222mg Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.224g Dinner rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Dinner rolls
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
39%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.