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Shortcake vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shortcake and Yellow cake?

  • Shortcake is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron, yet Yellow cake is richer in Copper.
  • Shortcake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 22% higher.
  • Shortcake has 6 times more Calcium than Yellow cake. Shortcake has 205mg of Calcium, while Yellow cake has 32mg.
  • Yellow cake contains less Sodium.

We used Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery types in this comparison.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +540.6%
Contains more IronIron +25.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~138mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +623.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140.9%

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +93%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more OtherOther +107.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.1%

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 346kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 6.1g 3.16g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 17.75g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48.5g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 48.5g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 3mg 16mg Shortcake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Yellow cake
Calcium 205mg 32mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.54mg 2.03mg Shortcake
Sugar 39.22g Shortcake
Fiber 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.076mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.48mg 0.42mg Shortcake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 143mg 138mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 310mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 72IU 26IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 18µg 7µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.33mg 0.222mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 5.9µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.043mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.093mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 0.8mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.165mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 53µg 22µg Shortcake
Trans Fat 1.313g Shortcake
Choline 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 3.772g 5.793g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 4.728g Yellow cake
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 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Yellow cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.021g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.