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Shortcake vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortcake and Pumpkin pie

  • Shortcake has more Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Pumpkin pie has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 48% more.
  • Shortcake has 3 times more Calcium than Pumpkin pie. Shortcake has 205mg of Calcium, while Pumpkin pie has 64mg.
  • Pumpkin pie is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared.

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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220.3%
Contains more IronIron +182.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.8%

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.
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 0% 206% 15% 3% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%

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% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.4%
Contains more FatsFats +45.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.2%
Contains more OtherOther +147.8%
Contains more WaterWater +77.4%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Pumpkin pie Opinion
Calories 346kcal 243kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 3.9g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 9.75g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48.5g 33.03g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 34.83g Shortcake
Cholesterol 3mg 26mg Shortcake
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Shortcake
Calcium 205mg 64mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 167mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 2.54mg 0.9mg Shortcake
Sugar 18.88g Shortcake
Fiber 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.076mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.48mg 0.39mg Shortcake
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 143mg 81mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 72IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 18µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.33mg 0.227mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 5.4µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.177mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.124mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 1.107mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.063mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 53µg 26µg Shortcake
Choline 37.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 3.772g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 4.6g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 1.77g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.048mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg 0.154mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.158mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg 0.297mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg 0.192mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.175mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg 0.211mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg 0.088mg Shortcake
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Pumpkin pie
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
37%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
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?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.784g)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.