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Shortbread vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shortbread and Cheese sandwich

  • Shortbread has less Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Phosphorus needs 45% more than Shortbread.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Cheese sandwich contains 4.129g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
8
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Calcium +1469.2%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +478.8%
Contains more Potassium +247.7%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +175.6%
Contains more Selenium +291.9%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Calcium +1469.2%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +478.8%
Contains more Potassium +247.7%
Contains more Zinc +77.6%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +175.6%
Contains more Selenium +291.9%

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
5
:
7
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Folate +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.358
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.185
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%
Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Folate +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.358
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.185

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
3
:
2
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Contains more Other +268.9%
Equal in Fats - 25
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
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
Cheese sandwich
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Contains more Other +268.9%
Equal in Fats - 25
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
0
:
3
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 55.1g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 26.22g 25g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 58.2g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 497kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 13mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.98mg 2.62mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 66mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 88mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 353mg 839mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.09mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.393mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 6.2µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 1IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.185mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 81µg 64µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 8.105g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
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
Shortbread Cheese sandwich
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
33%
Shortbread
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.976g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.