Shortcake vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shortcake and gingersnaps different?
- Shortcake is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while gingersnaps are higher in manganese, iron, copper, folate, magnesium, and potassium.
- Gingersnaps cover your daily need for manganese, 53% more than shortcake.
- Shortcake contains 3 times more selenium than gingersnaps. Shortcake contains 17µg of selenium, while gingersnaps contain 5.1µg.
Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cookies, gingersnaps types were 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 | +166.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +206.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +301.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +371.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.2% |
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:
5.6 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
76.9 g
Water:
5.3 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +435.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.6% |
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Protein
~5.6g
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
2.451 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.372 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 1.555mg | 53% |
| Iron | 2.54mg | 6.4mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.305mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 5.1µg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 1.372g | 15% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 77mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 83mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Folate | 53µg | 87µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 48.5g | 76.9g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 49mg | 8% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 9.8g | 7% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 346mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.772g | 2.451g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.098mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 3.235mg | 4% |
| Calories | 346kcal | 416kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.045g | 5.365g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.293mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 6.1g | 5.6g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.5g | 74.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 19.92g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 506mg | 501mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.321g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.