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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.
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +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.
Cheese
6
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.071mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +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
Cheese
1
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 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
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Shortbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Shortbread 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.762g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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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