Almond butter vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between almond butter and shortbread?
- Almond butter is higher in vitamin E, copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, fiber, calcium, and zinc, yet shortbread is higher in vitamin B1.
- Almond butter's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 145% more.
- Almond butter has 27 times more calcium than shortbread. While almond butter has 347mg of calcium, shortbread has only 13mg.
We used Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1892.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2569.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +937.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +571.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +669.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +442.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +892.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +199% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5688.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +761% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +290.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +199% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +238.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +383.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.08 g
Sucrose:
4.34 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +50487.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +383.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1700% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 24.21mg | 2.44mg | 145% |
| Copper | 0.934mg | 0.09mg | 94% |
| Manganese | 2.131mg | 0.393mg | 76% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.445g | 6.708g | 64% |
| Magnesium | 279mg | 14mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 66mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.939mg | 0.314mg | 48% |
| Fats | 55.5g | 26.22g | 45% |
| Fiber | 10.3g | 1.3g | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.613g | 8.326g | 35% |
| Calcium | 347mg | 13mg | 33% |
| Protein | 20.96g | 5.37g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.353mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.29mg | 0.49mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 88mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.152g | 8.105g | 18% |
| Starch | 0.08g | 40.47g | 17% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 18.82g | 63.78g | 15% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 0.9mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 2.4µg | 6.2µg | 7% |
| Folate | 53µg | 81µg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.49mg | 2.98mg | 6% |
| Calories | 614kcal | 514kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.155mg | 3.275mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.52g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.43g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.318mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.483mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
68%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.