White cake vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between white cake and shortbread
- White cake has more selenium and calcium; however, shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for iron for shortbread is 23% higher.
- Shortbread has 7 times less calcium than white cake. White cake has 90mg of calcium, while shortbread has 13mg.
- White cake is lower in saturated fat.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than white cake.
Food types used in this article are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +592.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +168.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +475% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.6% |
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Carbs
~63.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +285.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.162g | 8.326g | 41% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 26.22g | 24% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 2.98mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 3.897g | 8.105g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.353mg | 19% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 2.44mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.063mg | 3.275mg | 14% |
| Folate | 31µg | 81µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.314mg | 10% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 514kcal | 8% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 6.2µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 13mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.692g | 6.708g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 11µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.277mg | 0.393mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.321mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 353mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 5.37g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 63.2g | 63.78g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.2g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 57.39g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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