Shortcake vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Important differences between shortcake and gingerbread
- Shortcake has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, gingerbread has more manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Gingerbread's daily need coverage for manganese is 15% more.
- Shortcake has 3 times more calcium than gingerbread. Shortcake has 205mg of calcium, while gingerbread has 71mg.
- Shortcake is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +188.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +337.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +314.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~49.2g
~equal in
Water
~28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.122g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.683mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 54mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 71mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.195mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 32mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 439mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.162mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 327mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 1.738mg | 5% |
| Folate | 53µg | 33µg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.54mg | 2.88mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 4.216g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 3.9g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.045g | 7.124g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.375mg | 3% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 16.4g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.772g | 4.122g | 2% |
| Calories | 346kcal | 356kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 16.3µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 48.5g | 49.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.5g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.06µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.