Shortcake vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shortcake and graham cracker different?
- Shortcake is higher in selenium and calcium; however, graham cracker is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, folate, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for graham cracker is 30% higher.
- Shortcake contains 3 times more selenium than graham cracker. While shortcake contains 17µg of selenium, graham cracker contains only 6.3µg.
- Graham cracker has less saturated fat.
Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 CalciumCalcium | +166.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +169.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208.8% |
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 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +420% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 1.019mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 6.3µg | 19% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.54mg | 3.78mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 14% | |
| Calcium | 205mg | 77mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 4.439mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 5.388g | 12% |
| Folate | 53µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.772g | 1.633g | 10% |
| Carbs | 48.5g | 77.66g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.156mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.51mg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.045g | 2.509g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 40mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 185mg | 6% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 10.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.265mg | 4% |
| Calories | 346kcal | 430kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.96mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.317mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 459mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.99g | 1% | |
| Protein | 6.1g | 6.69g | 1% |
| Choline | 5.9mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.5g | 74.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 24.85g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g | N/A |
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:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +34% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +737.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.1% |
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Protein
~6.69g
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
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.3% |
