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Cherry pie vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cherry pie and Shortbread

  • Cherry pie contains less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 26% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cherry pie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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 less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Selenium +25.8%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 7% 13% 7% 25% 6% 26% 27% 43%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Selenium +25.8%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +40800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 4% 37% 29% 24% 8% 8% 21% 0% 0%
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 +40800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1172.2%
Contains more Protein +91.8%
Contains more Fats +114.9%
Contains more Carbs +65.7%
Contains more Other +47.1%
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
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 +1172.2%
Contains more Protein +91.8%
Contains more Fats +114.9%
Contains more Carbs +65.7%
Contains more Other +47.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.4%
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.247 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry pie Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 38.5g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 2.8g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 12.2g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 38.5g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 270kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Cherry pie
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 10mg 13mg Shortbread
Iron 1.85mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 30mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 77mg 88mg Shortbread
Sodium 191mg 353mg Cherry pie
Zinc 0.2mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.077mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.2mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 7.8µg 6.2µg Cherry pie
Vitamin A 409IU 1IU Cherry pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 0µg Cherry pie
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.276mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 27µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.031mg Cherry pie
Threonine 0.072mg Cherry pie
Isoleucine 0.088mg Cherry pie
Leucine 0.17mg Cherry pie
Lysine 0.067mg Cherry pie
Methionine 0.043mg Cherry pie
Phenylalanine 0.124mg Cherry pie
Valine 0.104mg Cherry pie
Histidine 0.057mg Cherry pie
Trans Fat 0.714g Cherry pie
Saturated Fat 2.985g 8.105g Cherry pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 5.314g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.247g 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
Cherry pie 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
13%
Cherry pie
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cherry pie
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.