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Shortbread vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shortbread and Ladyfingers?

  • Shortbread is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, yet Ladyfingers are higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Ladyfingers' daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 74% more.
  • Shortbread has 55 times more Vitamin K than Ladyfingers. While Shortbread has 11µg of Vitamin K, Ladyfingers have only 0.2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ladyfingers are lower.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind types 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.
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +63.8%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +20.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Zinc +132.7%
Contains more Selenium +240.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.095
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 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 116%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +63.8%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Iron +20.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Zinc +132.7%
Contains more Selenium +240.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.095

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 E +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 13% 18% 13% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 45% 94% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +188.1%
Contains more Protein +97.4%
Contains more Water +441.7%
Equal in Carbs - 59.7
Equal in Other - 1.1
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +188.1%
Contains more Protein +97.4%
Contains more Water +441.7%
Equal in Carbs - 59.7
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.422 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Ladyfingers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ladyfingers Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 58.7g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 10.6g Ladyfingers
Fats 26.22g 9.1g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 59.7g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 365kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 25.39g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 1g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 47mg Ladyfingers
Iron 2.98mg 3.58mg Ladyfingers
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 173mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 88mg 113mg Ladyfingers
Sodium 353mg 147mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 0.49mg 1.14mg Ladyfingers
Copper 0.09mg 0.095mg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.393mg 0.24mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 21.1µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 1IU 50IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.63mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.284mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.428mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.104mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.116mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.122mg Ladyfingers
Folate 81µg 60µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 11µg 0.2µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Ladyfingers
Saturated Fat 8.105g 3.069g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 3.754g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.422g 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
Shortbread Ladyfingers
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
41%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
47%
Ladyfingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers 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. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/nutrients

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

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