Yellow cake vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Yellow cake and Shortcake?
- Yellow cake is richer in Copper, yet Shortcake is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron.
- Shortcake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 22% higher.
- Yellow cake has 2 times more Copper than Shortcake. Yellow cake has 0.159mg of Copper, while Shortcake has 0.076mg.
- Shortcake contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.7% |
| 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% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +176.9% |
| 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
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +19.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 379kcal | 346kcal |
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| Protein | 3.16g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 17.75g | 14.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.86g | 48.5g |
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| Carbs | 55.36g | 48.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 16mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 205mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.54mg |
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| Sugar | 39.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.48mg |
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| Starch | 8.55g |
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| Phosphorus | 138mg | 143mg |
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| Sodium | 310mg | 506mg |
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| Vitamin A | 26IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 5.9µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.8mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 25.1µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 53µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.313g |
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| Choline | 17.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.793g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.214g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.728g | 3.632g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg |
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| Fructose | 0.62g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
19%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.021g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)