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Waffle vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Waffle and Shortbread different?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Shortbread is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 73% higher.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Contains more Calcium +1861.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.9%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +645.2%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +48.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1861.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.9%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +645.2%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +48.3%

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.
Waffle
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Contains more Vitamin A +22700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +76.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 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 A +22700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +76.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Water +1066.7%
Contains more Other +201%
Contains more Fats +86%
Contains more Carbs +93.9%
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +47.1%
Contains more Water +1066.7%
Contains more Other +201%
Contains more Fats +86%
Contains more Carbs +93.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.7%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 7.9g 5.37g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 32.9g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 291kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Waffle
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 255mg 13mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 66mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 88mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.68mg 0.49mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.265mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 46.2µg 6.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 1IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.314mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.321mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 46µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 8.105g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 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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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.239g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. 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.