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Shortcake vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortcake and Muffin

  • Shortcake has more Calcium, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Muffin is richer in Manganese.
  • Shortcake covers your daily Calcium needs 16% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has 2 times less Selenium than Shortcake. Shortcake has 17µg of Selenium, while Muffin has 8.2µg.
  • Muffin contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +365.9%
Contains more IronIron +95.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~146mg

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~73IU
~equal in Folate ~48µg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%
Contains more FatsFats +13.2%
~equal in Carbs ~53g

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortcake Muffin
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Muffin Opinion
Calories 346kcal 375kcal Muffin
Protein 6.1g 4.49g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 16.07g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg Muffin
Net carbs 48.5g 51.9g Muffin
Carbs 48.5g 53g Muffin
Cholesterol 3mg 30mg Shortcake
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Shortcake
Calcium 205mg 44mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 121mg Muffin
Iron 2.54mg 1.3mg Shortcake
Sugar 31.47g Shortcake
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Copper 0.076mg 0.06mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.48mg 0.37mg Shortcake
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 143mg 146mg Muffin
Sodium 506mg 336mg Muffin
Vitamin A 72IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A 18µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 0.33mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 17µg 8.2µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.168mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.163mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 1.418mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.04mg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 53µg 48µg Shortcake
Trans Fat 0.2g Shortcake
Choline 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 3.772g 2.844g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 4.822g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 8.103g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.066mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg 0.181mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.224mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg 0.421mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.115mg
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.277mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg 0.257mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg 0.128mg Shortcake
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.928g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.