Shortcake vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shortcake and Pita different?
- Shortcake is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Folate, and Phosphorus, however, Pita is richer in Copper, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortcake is 18% higher.
- Shortcake contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Pita. While Shortcake contains 0.272mg of Vitamin B2, Pita contains only 0.097mg.
- Pita has less Saturated Fat.
Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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 | +138.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.8% |
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 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1083.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5657.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +578.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.6% |
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 |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 346kcal | 275kcal |
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| Protein | 6.1g | 9.1g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 1.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 48.5g | 53.5g |
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| Carbs | 48.5g | 55.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 86mg |
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| Potassium | 106mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 2.54mg | 1.4mg |
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| Fiber | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.168mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 143mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 506mg | 536mg |
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| Vitamin A | 72IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 2.142mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 53µg | 24µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.772g | 0.166g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.045g | 0.105g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 0.535g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.195mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.606g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.