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Tortilla vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortilla and Shortcake

  • Shortcake contains less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 43% higher.
  • Shortcake contains 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 0.312mg of Vitamin B6, while Shortcake contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Shortcake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +431.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.54mg
~equal in Sodium ~506mg

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +940%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +160.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.272mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +60%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%
Contains more FatsFats +45.5%
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g
~equal in Water ~28.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +97.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +266.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Shortcake Opinion
Calories 310kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 9.76g 6.1g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 36.09g 48.5g Shortcake
Carbs 45.89g 48.5g Shortcake
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Tortilla
Magnesium 85mg 16mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 205mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 106mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 2.54mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.44g Shortcake
Fiber 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.076mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.48mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 143mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 506mg Shortcake
Vitamin A 5IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 37µg 17µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.311mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.272mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 2.573mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.03mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 53µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 3.772g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.076mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.184mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.238mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.449mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg 0.197mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.115mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.302mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.273mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.14mg Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Shortcake
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
45%
Tortilla
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/nutrients
  2. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.