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Shortcake vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortcake and Tortilla

  • Shortcake contains less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla's 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% 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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1340%
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 Opinion
Calories 346kcal 310kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 14.2g 9.76g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48.5g 36.09g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 45.89g Shortcake
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Tortilla
Magnesium 16mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 205mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 106mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 2.54mg 2.63mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.44g Shortcake
Fiber 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.48mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 143mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 506mg 512mg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 5IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.289mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 53µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 3.772g 4.878g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 3.062g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 0.992g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.184mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.449mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.197mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.115mg 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.273mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.14mg 0.255mg Tortilla

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.