Shortcake vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between shortcake and sweet roll
- Shortcake has more calcium, iron, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat; however, sweet roll has more vitamin B6 and polyunsaturated fat.
- Sweet roll's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 21% more.
- Shortcake has 3 times more calcium than sweet roll. Shortcake has 205mg of calcium, while sweet roll has 72mg.
- Sweet roll is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.
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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 | +184.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.9% |
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 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +256.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.8% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
50.9 g
Water:
24.8 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.2g
~equal in
Carbs
~50.9g
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
3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.473 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 7.473g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 66mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 205mg | 72mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.54mg | 1.6mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 76mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Sodium | 506mg | 304mg | 9% |
| Choline | 41.3mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 62µg | 5% |
| Folate | 53µg | 72µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.406mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.14µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.772g | 3.079g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.045g | 4.797g | 3% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 16.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 2.384mg | 1% |
| Calories | 346kcal | 372kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.324mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.265mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 48.5g | 50.9g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 6.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.5g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 111mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.73g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.458mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.693g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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.