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Shortcake vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shortcake and White Bread

  • Shortcake is higher in Phosphorus, and Calcium, yet White Bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • White Bread covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 18% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than White Bread. While Shortcake contains 3.772g of Saturated Fat, White Bread contains only 0.698g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.9%
Contains more IronIron +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.4%
~equal in Sodium ~490mg

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% 0.06% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +326.4%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.1%
Contains more WaterWater +28.2%
~equal in Carbs ~49.42g

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +909.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake White Bread Opinion
Calories 346kcal 266kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 14.2g 3.33g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48.5g 46.72g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 49.42g White Bread
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg White Bread
Magnesium 16mg 23mg White Bread
Calcium 205mg 144mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 126mg White Bread
Iron 2.54mg 3.61mg White Bread
Sugar 5.67g Shortcake
Fiber 2.7g White Bread
Copper 0.076mg 0.101mg White Bread
Zinc 0.48mg 0.74mg White Bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Phosphorus 143mg 98mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 490mg White Bread
Vitamin A 72IU 1IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.22mg White Bread
Manganese 0.33mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 17µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.243mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.087mg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 0.2µg White Bread
Folate 53µg 111µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Shortcake
Choline 14.6mg White Bread
Saturated Fat 3.772g 0.698g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 0.599g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 1.602g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg Shortcake
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake White Bread
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
33%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White Bread
White Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.074g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.