Shortcake vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shortcake and wafer
- Shortcake has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and monounsaturated fat; however, wafer is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.
- Wafer covers your daily need for copper, 43% more than shortcake.
- Shortcake has 7 times more calcium than wafer. While shortcake has 205mg of calcium, wafer has only 31mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cookies, chocolate wafers.
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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 | +561.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +198.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +231.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +509.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.9% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +531.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.9% |
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Protein
~6.6g
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Fats
~14.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.3% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.463mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 5.7µg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.54mg | 4.01mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 31mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.696mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.203mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 53mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 48.5g | 72.7g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 346kcal | 433kcal | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.045g | 4.865g | 3% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.381mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 580mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 106mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 4.153g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 2.858mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 53µg | 47µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.772g | 4.241g | 2% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 6.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.09µg | 1% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 14.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.5g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 37.43g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.266mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.469g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.