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Shortcake vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shortcake and pound cake?

  • Shortcake is richer in selenium, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B3, yet pound cake is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Shortcake's daily need coverage for selenium is 22% higher.
  • Shortcake has 4 times more calcium than pound cake. Shortcake has 205mg of calcium, while pound cake has 47mg.
  • Pound cake contains less sodium.

We used Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this comparison.

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.2%
Contains more IronIron +71.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +81%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~140mg

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% 6% 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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +414.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.249mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more OtherOther +83%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.6%
~equal in Fats ~13.96g
~equal in Water ~25.87g

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.419g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Pound cake DV% diff.
Selenium 17µg 5µg 22%
Cholesterol 3mg 66mg 21%
Calcium 205mg 47mg 16%
Threonine 0.184mg 153mg 15%
Iron 2.54mg 1.48mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.173mg 12%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.36µg 12%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.11mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.045g 3.02g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 18µg 70µg 6%
Sodium 506mg 377mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 1.615mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.772g 4.811g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.485mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Copper 0.076mg 0.042mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Folate 53µg 42µg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Magnesium 16mg 8mg 2%
Carbs 48.5g 53.64g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.249mg 2%
Protein 6.1g 5g 2%
Potassium 106mg 149mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 3.419g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Calories 346kcal 353kcal 0%
Fats 14.2g 13.96g 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 48.5g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Zinc 0.48mg 0.43mg 0%
Phosphorus 143mg 140mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.036mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.449mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.273mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.