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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 Calcium +485.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +177.1%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Equal in Potassium - 114
Equal in Selenium - 15.9
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 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Calcium +485.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Zinc +177.1%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Equal in Potassium - 114
Equal in Selenium - 15.9

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 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.7%
Contains more Folate +160.4%
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% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.7%
Contains more Folate +160.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +73.9%
Contains more Protein +43.8%
Contains more Water +61.7%
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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +73.9%
Contains more Protein +43.8%
Contains more Water +61.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.67
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.67

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortcake Focaccia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 34.02g Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 14.2g 7.89g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 35.82g Shortcake
Calories 346kcal 249kcal Shortcake
Sugar 1.75g Shortcake
Fiber 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 205mg 35mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 143mg 128mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 114mg Focaccia
Sodium 506mg 561mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.48mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.076mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.33mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 17µg 15.9µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 2IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 53µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
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 0mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 3.772g 0.877g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 5.67g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 0.994g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.895g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.