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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.
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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +412.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Iron ~2.53mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg
~equal in Sodium ~477mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.333mg

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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.6%
~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
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 ProteinProtein +14.9%
Contains more WaterWater +36.4%
Contains more OtherOther +48.9%
Contains more FatsFats +75.6%
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.915g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 346kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 6.1g 5.31g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 24.93g Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48.5g 45.36g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 47.06g Shortcake
Cholesterol 3mg 10mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Doughnuts
Calcium 205mg 40mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 134mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.54mg 2.53mg Shortcake
Sugar 18.15g Shortcake
Fiber 1.7g Doughnuts
Copper 0.076mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.48mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 143mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 506mg 477mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 72IU 14IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 18µg 4µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.33mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 17µg 10.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.06µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 53µg 92µg Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 3.772g 11.105g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 3.915g 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
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Doughnuts
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
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
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.