Shortcake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Shortcake and Waffle
- Shortcake has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Waffle is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 53% more than Shortcake.
- Shortcake has 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Waffle. While Shortcake has 6.045g of Monounsaturated Fat, Waffle has only 3.521g.
- Waffle has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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.
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Copper
+22.6%
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Manganese
+24.5%
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Calcium
+24.4%
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Magnesium
+18.8%
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Phosphorus
+32.9%
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Potassium
+50%
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Zinc
+41.7%
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Selenium
+171.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Equal in Sodium - 511
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Copper
+22.6%
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Manganese
+24.5%
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Calcium
+24.4%
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Magnesium
+18.8%
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Phosphorus
+32.9%
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Potassium
+50%
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Zinc
+41.7%
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Selenium
+171.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Equal in Sodium - 511
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.
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Vitamin B1
+18.3%
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Vitamin B3
+24.1%
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Folate
+15.2%
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Vitamin A
+216.7%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+27.6%
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Vitamin B5
+95.6%
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Vitamin B6
+86.7%
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Vitamin B12
+257.1%
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Vitamin B1
+18.3%
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Vitamin B3
+24.1%
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Folate
+15.2%
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Vitamin A
+216.7%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+27.6%
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Vitamin B5
+95.6%
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Vitamin B6
+86.7%
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Vitamin B12
+257.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+47.4%
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Protein
+29.5%
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Water
+47.9%
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Other
+10.7%
Equal in Fats - 14.1
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Carbs
+47.4%
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+29.5%
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+47.9%
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+10.7%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+71.7%
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Saturated Fat
-24%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+86.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+71.7%
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Saturated Fat
-24%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+86.8%
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 48.5g | 32.9g |
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| Protein | 6.1g | 7.9g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 14.1g |
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| Carbs | 48.5g | 32.9g |
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| Calories | 346kcal | 291kcal |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 255mg |
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| Iron | 2.54mg | 2.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 143mg | 190mg |
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| Potassium | 106mg | 159mg |
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| Sodium | 506mg | 511mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.68mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.062mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.265mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg | 46.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 72IU | 228IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 65µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.263mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.347mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 2.073mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.056mg |
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| Folate | 53µg | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.25µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.362mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.63mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.179mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.395mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.409mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.187mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 69mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.772g | 2.866g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.045g | 3.521g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 6.785g |
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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
22%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.