Shortcake vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shortcake and Focaccia different?
- Shortcake is higher in Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Focaccia is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Focaccia is 21% higher.
- Shortcake contains 6 times more Calcium than Focaccia. While Shortcake contains 205mg of Calcium, Focaccia contains only 35mg.
- Focaccia has less Saturated Fat.
Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +485.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +177.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +276.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +265.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~5.67g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 346kcal | 249kcal |
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| Protein | 6.1g | 8.77g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 7.89g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 48.5g | 34.02g |
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| Carbs | 48.5g | 35.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 35mg |
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| Potassium | 106mg | 114mg |
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| Iron | 2.54mg | 3.16mg |
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| Sugar | 1.75g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 143mg | 128mg |
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| Sodium | 506mg | 561mg |
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| Vitamin A | 72IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.42mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.364mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg | 15.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 3.67mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.645mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.7µg |
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| Folate | 53µg | 138µg |
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| Choline | 2.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.772g | 0.877g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.045g | 5.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 0.994g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.895g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)