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Shortcake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shortcake and Fruitcake?

  • Fruitcake has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake's daily need coverage for Selenium is 27% higher.
  • Shortcake has 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Fruitcake. Shortcake has 0.311mg of Vitamin B1, while Fruitcake has 0.05mg.
  • Fruitcake contains less Sodium.

We used Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +521.2%
Contains more IronIron +22.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +52%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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 1.7% 1.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +522%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +165%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.226mg

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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.3%
Contains more FatsFats +56%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +154.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27%

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
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.323g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Fruitcake Opinion
Calories 346kcal 324kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 2.9g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 9.1g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Net carbs 48.5g 57.9g Fruitcake
Carbs 48.5g 61.6g Fruitcake
Cholesterol 3mg 5mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Calcium 205mg 33mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 153mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.54mg 2.07mg Shortcake
Sugar 27.42g Shortcake
Fiber 3.7g Fruitcake
Copper 0.076mg 0.05mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.48mg 0.27mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 143mg 52mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 101mg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 72IU 22IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 18µg 7µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.33mg 0.22mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 2µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.05mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.099mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 0.791mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.226mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.01µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Folate 53µg 20µg Shortcake
Choline 8.9mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 3.772g 1.048g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 4.2g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 3.323g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.042mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg 0.102mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.121mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg 0.206mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg 0.121mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg 0.059mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.14mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg 0.144mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg 0.071mg Shortcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Fruitcake
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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.724g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.