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Cheese crackers vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheese crackers and shortbread?

  • Shortbread has less iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, and calcium than cheese crackers.
  • Cheese crackers' daily need coverage for sodium is 27% higher.
  • Shortbread contains less sodium.

We used Crackers, cheese, regular and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +946.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.3%
Contains more IronIron +63.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.314mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 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 ProteinProtein +103.5%
Contains more OtherOther +226.2%
Contains more FatsFats +15.3%
~equal in Carbs ~63.78g
~equal in Water ~3.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
35% 29% 36%
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 -34.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 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 StarchStarch +29.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +23.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese crackers Shortbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Shortbread DV% diff.
Sodium 973mg 353mg 27%
Iron 4.88mg 2.98mg 24%
Phosphorus 200mg 66mg 19%
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 3.275mg 18%
Folate 152µg 81µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.353mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Saturated fat 5.288g 8.105g 13%
Selenium 13.5µg 6.2µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 8.326g 12%
Calcium 136mg 13mg 12%
Protein 10.93g 5.37g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.071mg 8%
Manganese 0.562mg 0.393mg 7%
Zinc 1.19mg 0.49mg 6%
Starch 52.56g 40.47g 5%
Fats 22.74g 26.22g 5%
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g 4%
Copper 0.125mg 0.09mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.321mg 3%
Potassium 156mg 88mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 2.19mg 2.44mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.744g 6.708g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.314mg 2%
Choline 8.7mg 0.9mg 1%
Calories 489kcal 514kcal 1%
Vitamin K 9.4µg 11µg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 59.42g 63.78g 1%
Net carbs 57.12g 62.48g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.53g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.542g 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers Shortbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Cheese crackers
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.

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