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Shortcake vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortcake and tortillas

  • Shortcake contains less vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate, copper, magnesium, vitamin B3, and zinc than tortillas.
  • Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 43% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +431.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg
~equal in Sodium ~512mg

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% 0% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +940%
Contains more FolateFolate +160.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.289mg

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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +45.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%
~equal in Carbs ~45.89g
~equal in Water ~30.15g

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +266.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.823mg 43%
Fiber 9.8g 39%
Selenium 17µg 37µg 36%
Phosphorus 143mg 346mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.312mg 22%
Folate 53µg 138µg 21%
Copper 0.076mg 0.266mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 0.992g 18%
Magnesium 16mg 85mg 16%
Manganese 0.33mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 4.858mg 14%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.92mg 13%
Fats 14.2g 9.76g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 6.045g 3.062g 7%
Protein 6.1g 9.76g 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 5%
Potassium 106mg 262mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.772g 4.878g 5%
Calcium 205mg 244mg 4%
Choline 20mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Calories 346kcal 310kcal 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.289mg 1%
Iron 2.54mg 2.63mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 48.5g 45.89g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 48.5g 36.09g N/A
Sugar 2.44g N/A
Sodium 506mg 512mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.184mg 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.449mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.273mg 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.