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Shortcake vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortcake and Shortbread different?

  • Shortcake is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Shortbread is higher in Folate, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Shortbread covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 22% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake contains 16 times more Calcium than Shortbread. Shortcake contains 205mg of Calcium, while Shortbread contains 13mg.
  • Shortbread is lower in Sodium.

Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types were 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.
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% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1476.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +174.2%
Contains more IronIron +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.6%
Contains more WaterWater +688.9%
Contains more OtherOther +171.8%
Contains more FatsFats +84.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.5%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Shortbread Opinion
Calories 346kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 6.1g 5.37g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 26.22g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48.5g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 48.5g 63.78g Shortbread
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Shortbread
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Shortcake
Calcium 205mg 13mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 88mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Shortcake
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.076mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.48mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 143mg 66mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 353mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 72IU 1IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.33mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 17µg 6.2µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 53µg 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Shortcake
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 3.772g 8.105g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 8.326g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg Shortcake
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.