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.
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Calcium
+521.2%
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Iron
+22.7%
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Phosphorus
+175%
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Zinc
+77.8%
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Copper
+52%
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Manganese
+50%
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Selenium
+750%
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Potassium
+44.3%
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Sodium
-80%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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Calcium
+521.2%
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Iron
+22.7%
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Phosphorus
+175%
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Zinc
+77.8%
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Copper
+52%
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Manganese
+50%
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Selenium
+750%
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Potassium
+44.3%
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-80%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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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Vitamin A
+227.3%
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Vitamin B1
+522%
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Vitamin B2
+174.7%
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Vitamin B3
+225.3%
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Folate
+165%
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Vitamin B12
+600%
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Vitamin C
+150%
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Vitamin B6
+53.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.226
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Vitamin A
+227.3%
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Vitamin B1
+522%
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Vitamin B2
+174.7%
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Vitamin B3
+225.3%
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Folate
+165%
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Vitamin B12
+600%
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Vitamin C
+150%
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Vitamin B6
+53.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.226
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+110.3%
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Fats
+56%
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Water
+12.3%
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Other
+154.5%
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Carbs
+27%
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Protein
+110.3%
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+56%
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+12.3%
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+154.5%
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Carbs
+27%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+43.9%
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Saturated Fat
-72.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.323
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Monounsaturated Fat
+43.9%
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Saturated Fat
-72.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.323
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 48.5g | 57.9g |
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| Protein | 6.1g | 2.9g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 9.1g |
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| Carbs | 48.5g | 61.6g |
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| Calories | 346kcal | 324kcal |
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| Sugar | 27.42g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 2.54mg | 2.07mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 106mg | 153mg |
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| Sodium | 506mg | 101mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.22mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 72IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 0.791mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.046mg |
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| Folate | 53µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.102mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.121mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.206mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.121mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.059mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.14mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.071mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.772g | 1.048g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.045g | 4.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 3.323g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
22%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.