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Club sandwich vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between club sandwich and shortbread

  • Club sandwich has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Club sandwich covers your daily need for selenium, 34% more than shortbread.
  • The amount of cholesterol in shortbread is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
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 +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +630.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more IronIron +117.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5211.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +161.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 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 +220.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1358.9%
Contains more OtherOther +130.1%
Contains more FatsFats +225.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 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 -61.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +342.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Club sandwich Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 8.326g 43%
Selenium 24.8µg 6.2µg 34%
Fats 8.05g 26.22g 28%
Protein 17.19g 5.37g 24%
Saturated fat 3.109g 8.105g 23%
Phosphorus 215mg 66mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Iron 1.37mg 2.98mg 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 0.071mg 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.353mg 15%
Calories 220kcal 514kcal 15%
Cholesterol 46mg 0mg 15%
Carbs 19.87g 63.78g 15%
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 3.275mg 14%
Folate 31µg 81µg 13%
Sodium 630mg 353mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 2.44mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 0.321mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.314mg 10%
Choline 47.8mg 0.9mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.949g 6.708g 9%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.49mg 8%
Calcium 95mg 13mg 8%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 0mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 226mg 88mg 4%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 18.67g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 4.68g 21.65g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g 0%
Copper 0.089mg 0.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0.071g 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 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
Club sandwich 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
37%
Club sandwich
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Club sandwich
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.