Chocolate vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chocolate and shortbread
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus; however, shortbread has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 104% higher.
- Shortbread has 10 times less magnesium than chocolate. Chocolate has 146mg of magnesium, while shortbread has 14mg.
- Shortbread is lower in saturated fat.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than chocolate.
Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 | +942.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +535.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1042.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +310.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +212.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +261.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +351.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1312% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +528% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +271.1% |
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Protein
~5.37g
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Carbs
~63.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 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 | +42.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +662.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 SucroseSucrose | +120.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.09mg | 104% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 2.98mg | 63% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 8.326g | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 8.105g | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.393mg | 45% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 14mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.353mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1.3g | 23% |
| Folate | 81µg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 66mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.314mg | 20% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 3.275mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.49mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 88mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 353mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 2.44mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 26.22g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 6.708g | 7% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 6.2µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 514kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 63.78g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 5.37g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 0.885g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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 | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.414g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals