Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Wonton wrappers vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between wonton wrappers and shortcake

  • Wonton wrappers are richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, folate, and vitamin B2, yet shortcake is richer in calcium and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for wonton wrappers is 20% higher.
  • Wonton wrappers contain 2 times more Vitamin B3 than shortcake. Wonton wrappers contain 5.424mg of Vitamin B3, while shortcake contains 2.573mg.
  • Wonton wrappers contain less saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Wonton wrappers (includes egg roll wrappers) and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

Infographic

Wonton wrappers vs Shortcake infographic
Infographic link

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 14% 14% 7.2% 126% 49% 19% 35% 75% 83% 154%
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 +25%
Contains more IronIron +32.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.5%

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% 0.84% 0% 0% 130% 87% 102% 1.5% 6.9% 2.5% 0% 65% 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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +892%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +250%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 58% 29% 2%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 28.8 g
Other: 2 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 +60.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.4%
Contains more FatsFats +846.7%
Contains more OtherOther +40%
~equal in Water ~28.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.61 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 -93%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +495.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wonton wrappers Shortcake Opinion
Calories 291kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 9.8g 6.1g Wonton wrappers
Fats 1.5g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 56.1g 48.5g Wonton wrappers
Carbs 57.9g 48.5g Wonton wrappers
Cholesterol 9mg 3mg Shortcake
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Wonton wrappers
Calcium 47mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 82mg 106mg Shortcake
Iron 3.36mg 2.54mg Wonton wrappers
Fiber 1.8g Wonton wrappers
Copper 0.147mg 0.076mg Wonton wrappers
Zinc 0.71mg 0.48mg Wonton wrappers
Phosphorus 81mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 572mg 506mg Shortcake
Vitamin A 14IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 4µg 18µg Shortcake
Manganese 0.638mg 0.33mg Wonton wrappers
Selenium 28.2µg 17µg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin B1 0.519mg 0.311mg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin B2 0.378mg 0.272mg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin B3 5.424mg 2.573mg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin B5 0.025mg 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Folate 86µg 53µg Wonton wrappers
Saturated Fat 0.263g 3.772g Wonton wrappers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.61g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.076mg Wonton wrappers
Threonine 0.268mg 0.184mg Wonton wrappers
Isoleucine 0.369mg 0.238mg Wonton wrappers
Leucine 0.684mg 0.449mg Wonton wrappers
Lysine 0.204mg 0.197mg Wonton wrappers
Methionine 0.176mg 0.115mg Wonton wrappers
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.302mg Wonton wrappers
Valine 0.417mg 0.273mg Wonton wrappers
Histidine 0.209mg 0.14mg Wonton wrappers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Wonton wrappers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wonton wrappers Shortcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
30%
Wonton wrappers
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Wonton wrappers
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.509g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 81)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Wonton wrappers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172802/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.