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Shortbread vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and Cracker

  • Shortbread contains less Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Cracker.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 49% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 -51.4%
Contains more Calcium +823.1%
Contains more Iron +35.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.8%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +24.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Equal in Selenium - 6.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Calcium +823.1%
Contains more Iron +35.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +275.8%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +24.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Equal in Selenium - 6.7

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +530%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +530%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Other +141.7%
Equal in Fats - 26.43
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Protein +23.6%
Contains more Other +141.7%
Equal in Fats - 26.43
Equal in Carbs - 61.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.553
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.553

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +202%
Contains more Starch +22.8%
Contains more Glucose +30.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.29
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +202%
Contains more Starch +22.8%
Contains more Glucose +30.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.29

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 59g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 26.22g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 63.78g 61.3g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 510kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.3g 0.29g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 13mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.98mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 66mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 88mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 353mg 726mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg
Copper 0.09mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.393mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 6.2µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.063mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 11µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0.714g 1.076g Shortbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 5.562g Cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 6.553g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 1.485g Cracker
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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