Cheese vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cheese and shortbread
- Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A, while shortbread has more iron and vitamin B1.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 70% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in shortbread is lower.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5361.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +642.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +589.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +359.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2028.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1355.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +243.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1117.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5450.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +358.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 710mg | 13mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 66mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 8.105g | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 8.326g | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 6.2µg | 41% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 2.98mg | 36% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 5.37g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.49mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.353mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 63.78g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 3.275mg | 20% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.393mg | 16% |
| Folate | 27µg | 81µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 353mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 2.44mg | 12% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 26.22g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.314mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 11µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 6.708g | 6% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 514kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Potassium | 76mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 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 | 0.007g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +325.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +928.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +260.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1964.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +485.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +38.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
