Shortcake vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shortcake and saltine cracker
- Shortcake has more calcium; however, saltine cracker is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, manganese, and selenium.
- Saltine cracker covers your daily need for iron, 65% more than shortcake.
- Shortcake has 15 times more saturated fat than saltine cracker. While shortcake has 3.772g of saturated fat, saltine cracker has only 0.244g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.
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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 | +831.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.9% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +134% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +787.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +735.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4157% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +430.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.54mg | 7.72mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.59mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 5.714mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 0.685g | 20% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 1.6g | 19% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 22mg | 18% |
| Folate | 53µg | 124µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.518mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.772g | 0.244g | 16% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 849mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.045g | 0.142g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.637mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 48.5g | 82.3g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Protein | 6.1g | 10.5g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.145mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 21.4µg | 8% |
| Choline | 19.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.94mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 113mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 346kcal | 393kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.5g | 79.6g | N/A |
| Potassium | 106mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.38g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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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41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortcake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.528g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins