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White bread vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between white bread and shortcake

  • White bread is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B5, yet shortcake is higher in phosphorus and calcium.
  • White bread covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 18% more than shortcake.
  • White bread contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than shortcake. While white bread contains 0.536mg of vitamin B5, shortcake contains only 0.248mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in white bread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.9%
~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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +45.1%
Contains more WaterWater +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +326.4%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -81.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +909.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White bread Shortcake
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 White bread Shortcake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.311mg 19%
Fats 3.33g 14.2g 17%
Folate 111µg 53µg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 2.573mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 3.632g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 6.045g 14%
Saturated fat 0.698g 3.772g 14%
Iron 3.61mg 2.54mg 13%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.33mg 9%
Selenium 22µg 17µg 9%
Calcium 144mg 205mg 6%
Protein 8.85g 6.1g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.248mg 6%
Phosphorus 98mg 143mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.03mg 4%
Calories 266kcal 346kcal 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Copper 0.101mg 0.076mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.48mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.272mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 16mg 2%
Sodium 490mg 506mg 1%
Potassium 126mg 106mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 46.72g 48.5g N/A
Carbs 49.42g 48.5g 0%
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 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 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread 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
33%
White bread
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
48%
Shortcake

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.