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Cherry pie vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cherry pie and shortbread

  • Cherry pie contains less vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat than shortbread.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 26% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in cherry pie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
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 less SodiumSodium -45.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +61.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +145%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.5%

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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 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 WaterWater +1172.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.8%
Contains more FatsFats +114.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 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 -63.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry pie Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.247g 8.326g 34%
Saturated fat 2.985g 8.105g 23%
Fats 12.2g 26.22g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.353mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.314mg 15%
Folate 27µg 81µg 14%
Iron 1.85mg 2.98mg 14%
Calories 270kcal 514kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 1.276mg 3.275mg 12%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.393mg 8%
Carbs 38.5g 63.78g 8%
Sodium 191mg 353mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Phosphorus 30mg 66mg 5%
Protein 2.8g 5.37g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.321mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.314g 6.708g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.071mg 3%
Selenium 7.8µg 6.2µg 3%
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.49mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.09mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 38.5g 62.48g N/A
Calcium 10mg 13mg 0%
Potassium 77mg 88mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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 0.006g 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
Cherry pie 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
11%
Cherry pie
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cherry pie
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.