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Shortbread vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Cheesecake different?

  • Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Shortbread is 29% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 17 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheesecake. While Shortbread contains 3.275mg of Vitamin B3, Cheesecake contains only 0.195mg.
  • Shortbread has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
6
:
4
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
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%
Contains more Calcium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%
Equal in Potassium - 90
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
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%
Contains more Calcium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%
Equal in Potassium - 90
Equal in Zinc - 0.51

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
7
:
5
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +54600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +54600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
3
:
2
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +150.1%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Contains more Water +1166.7%
Equal in Protein - 5.5
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
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
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +150.1%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Contains more Water +1166.7%
Equal in Protein - 5.5

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Cheesecake
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 Shortbread Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 25.1g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 26.22g 22.5g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 25.5g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 321kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 21.8g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 0.4g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 2.98mg 0.63mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 93mg Cheesecake
Potassium 88mg 90mg Cheesecake
Sodium 353mg 438mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.09mg 0.02mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.14mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 5.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.56mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.028mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.193mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.195mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.052mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 18µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 11µg 4.4µg 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 0mg 55mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 8.105g 9.921g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.602g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
22%
Cheesecake

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.