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Lavash - Armenian Bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lavash - Armenian Bread and Shortbread

  • Lavash - Armenian Bread has more Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Shortbread is richer in Vitamin B3, Polyunsaturated fat, Folate, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin E .
  • Lavash - Armenian Bread contains 2 times more Fiber than Shortbread. Lavash - Armenian Bread contains 3.1g of Fiber, while Shortbread contains 1.3g.
  • Shortbread contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lavash - Armenian Bread 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 Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +651.5%
Contains more Potassium +42%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.2%
Contains more Iron +148.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Contains more Selenium +210%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 45% 20% 213% 12% 104% 20% 111% 66% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +651.5%
Contains more Potassium +42%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.2%
Contains more Iron +148.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Contains more Selenium +210%

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 B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +559.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Folate +211.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 25% 10% 45% 0% 19% 20% 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 B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +559.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Folate +211.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Water +650%
Contains more Other +171.8%
Contains more Fats +2085%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
9% 60% 27% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 60.3 g
Water: 27 g
Other: 2.8 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 Protein +62%
Contains more Water +650%
Contains more Other +171.8%
Contains more Fats +2085%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6608%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1565.2%
25% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6608%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1565.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lavash - Armenian Bread Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 8.7g 5.37g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Fats 1.2g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 60.3g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 281kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Fiber 3.1g 1.3g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Calcium 21mg 13mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Iron 1.2mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Phosphorus 496mg 66mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Potassium 125mg 88mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Sodium 796mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.7mg 0.49mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Copper 0.33mg 0.09mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Manganese 0.5mg 0.393mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Selenium 2µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.37mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.071mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Folate 26µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Saturated Fat 0.2g 8.105g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 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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Lavash - Armenian Bread 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
10%
Lavash - Armenian Bread
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Lavash - Armenian Bread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lavash - Armenian Bread
Lavash - Armenian Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lavash - Armenian Bread
Lavash - Armenian Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.905g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lavash - Armenian Bread
Lavash - Armenian Bread is relatively richer in minerals
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. 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.