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Shortcake vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shortcake and Pineapple cake

  • Shortcake is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Folate, yet Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 12724% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Pineapple cake. While Shortcake contains 2.573mg of Vitamin B3, Pineapple cake contains only 1.19mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pineapple cake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.8%
Contains more IronIron +71.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
~equal in Potassium ~112mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.35mg

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%
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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49096.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17.4%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
~equal in Carbs ~50.5g

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.282g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortcake Pineapple cake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Pineapple cake Opinion
Calories 346kcal 319kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 3.5g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 12.1g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 48.5g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Carbs 48.5g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 3mg 22mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Shortcake
Calcium 205mg 120mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 112mg Pineapple cake
Iron 2.54mg 1.48mg Shortcake
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Copper 0.076mg 0.087mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.48mg 0.31mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 143mg 82mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 319mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 72IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 18µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.33mg 0.35mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 17µg 9.4µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.156mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 1.19mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.202mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.034mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Folate 53µg 26µg Shortcake
Saturated Fat 3.772g 2.915g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 5.194g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 3.282g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.043mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg 0.117mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.147mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg 0.264mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg 0.143mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg 0.074mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.173mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg 0.167mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg 0.081mg Shortcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Pineapple cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
20%
Shortcake
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.857g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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.

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.