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Cereal vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cereal and Shortbread

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin C in Cereal is higher than in Shortbread.
  • Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 495% more than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 Iron +1043%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +1451%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +101%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Equal in Selenium - 6.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Iron +1043%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +1451%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +101%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Equal in Selenium - 6.2

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.
Cereal
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +279100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1681.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +804.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8331%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 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 +279100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1681.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +804.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8331%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +36.2%
Contains more Other +116.5%
Contains more Fats +2327.8%
Equal in Water - 3.6
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +36.2%
Contains more Other +116.5%
Contains more Fats +2327.8%
Equal in Water - 3.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3188.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2252%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3188.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2252%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +115.5%
Contains more Glucose +33.3%
Contains more Fructose +15.4%
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +115.5%
Contains more Glucose +33.3%
Contains more Fructose +15.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 62.48g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 5.37g Cereal
Fats 1.08g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 86.85g 63.78g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.26g 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 10.35g 21.65g Cereal
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g Cereal
Calcium 10mg 13mg Shortbread
Iron 34.06mg 2.98mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Cereal
Phosphorus 77mg 66mg Cereal
Potassium 105mg 88mg Cereal
Sodium 795mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 7.6mg 0.49mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.09mg Cereal
Manganese 0.79mg 0.393mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 6.2µg Cereal
Vitamin A 2792IU 1IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 0µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.353mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.314mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 3.275mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.071mg Cereal
Folate 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Trans Fat 0.714g Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 8.105g Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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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Cereal 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
393%
Cereal
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 442mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.845g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal 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

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.