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Cheesecake vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheesecake and Shortbread different?

  • Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Shortbread is 29% higher.

Cheesecake commercially prepared and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
4
:
6
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%
Contains more Iron +373%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Copper +350%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
Equal in Potassium - 88
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%
Contains more Iron +373%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Copper +350%
Contains more Manganese +180.7%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
Equal in Potassium - 88
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
5
:
7
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +54600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1579.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +54600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +335.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1579.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
2
:
3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Water +1166.7%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +150.1%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.37
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +1166.7%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +150.1%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.7%
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 5.5g 5.37g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 25.5g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 321kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.8g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 0.4g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 51mg 13mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 93mg 66mg Cheesecake
Potassium 90mg 88mg Cheesecake
Sodium 438mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.51mg 0.49mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.14mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 5.2µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 547IU 1IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.321mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 18µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 8.105g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 6.708g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Cheesecake
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.816g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.