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Shortcake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shortcake and Doughnuts

  • Shortcake is richer in Calcium, and Selenium, yet Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Doughnuts is 37% higher.
  • Shortcake contains 5 times more Calcium than Doughnuts. Shortcake contains 205mg of Calcium, while Doughnuts contain 40mg.
  • Shortcake contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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 +412.5%
Contains more Selenium +68.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.53
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Sodium - 477
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Manganese - 0.333
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 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Selenium +68.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.53
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Sodium - 477
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Manganese - 0.333

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 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +73.6%
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 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin A +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +73.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Fats +75.6%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Fats +75.6%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.915
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.915

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 45.36g Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 5.31g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 48.5g 47.06g Shortcake
Calories 346kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Shortcake
Fiber 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 205mg 40mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 2.53mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 143mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 106mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 506mg 477mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.48mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.076mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.33mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 17µg 10.1µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 14IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 4µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Folate 53µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.06µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
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
Cholesterol 3mg 10mg Shortcake
Saturated Fat 3.772g 11.105g Shortcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Doughnuts
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
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts 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.

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.