Shortcake vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shortcake and white cake different?
- Shortcake is higher than white cake in iron, vitamin B1, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and monounsaturated fat.
- Shortcake covers your daily need for iron, 17% more than white cake.
- Shortcake contains 2 times more vitamin B1 than white cake. Shortcake contains 0.311mg of vitamin B1, while white cake contains 0.128mg.
- White cake is lower in sodium.
Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +127.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.9% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.897g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.54mg | 1.16mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.128mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 90mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 10.7µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 2.162g | 10% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 284mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 1.063mg | 9% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 10.3g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.045g | 3.692g | 6% |
| Folate | 53µg | 31µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.189mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 48.5g | 63.2g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 6.1g | 4.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.167mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.277mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.772g | 3.897g | 1% |
| Calories | 346kcal | 356kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.5g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 106mg | 99mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 57.39g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.06µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)