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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% 6% 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% 2.3% 90% 3% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.1%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.5mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.043mg 22%
Vitamin K 25.1µg 21%
Selenium 17µg 5.9µg 20%
Calcium 205mg 32mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.093mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 0.8mg 11%
Saturated fat 3.772g 5.793g 9%
Copper 0.076mg 0.159mg 9%
Sodium 506mg 310mg 9%
Folate 53µg 22µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 4.728g 7%
Iron 2.54mg 2.03mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Protein 6.1g 3.16g 6%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.222mg 5%
Fats 14.2g 17.75g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 16mg 4%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 6.045g 7.214g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.165mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0mg 2%
Calories 346kcal 379kcal 2%
Potassium 106mg 187mg 2%
Carbs 48.5g 55.36g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Phosphorus 143mg 138mg 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.42mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin A 18µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 48.5g 53.86g N/A
Sugar 39.22g N/A
Trans fat 1.313g N/A
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0%
Leucine 0.449mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0%
Valine 0.273mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g N/A

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.