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Cream cheese vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream cheese and Shortbread different?

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, however, Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cream cheese is 61% higher.
  • Shortbread has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, cream 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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
6
:
4
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +646.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Selenium +38.7%
Contains more Iron +2609.1%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +3472.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +646.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Selenium +38.7%
Contains more Iron +2609.1%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +3472.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
7
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +111000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3498.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +423.8%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Shortbread
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 +111000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3498.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +423.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Fats +31.4%
Contains more Water +1361.7%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +1055.4%
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Shortbread
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 +14.5%
Contains more Fats +31.4%
Contains more Water +1361.7%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +1055.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +461.4%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +461.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
1
:
4
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +11462.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Cream cheese
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Shortbread
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +11462.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 6.15g 5.37g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 26.22g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 350kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 0.35g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0g 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 3.76g 21.65g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 97mg 13mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 107mg 66mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 88mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 353mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 0.49mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.011mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 8.6µg 6.2µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 1IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.321mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 9µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 8.105g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.002g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 6.708g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.005g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
19%
Cream cheese
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.