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Coffeecake vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Coffeecake and Shortbread

  • Coffeecake has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Shortbread covers your daily Iron needs 29% more than Coffeecake.

Food varieties used in this article are Coffeecake, cheese 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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 CalciumCalcium +353.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.5%
Contains more IronIron +365.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Sodium ~353mg

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 0.33% 17% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +380.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +794.4%
Contains more OtherOther +26.2%
Contains more FatsFats +72.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 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 -33.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +406.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.708g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coffeecake Shortbread
Lower in Cholesterol 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 price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Shortbread Opinion
Calories 339kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 7g 5.37g Coffeecake
Fats 15.2g 26.22g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Coffeecake
Net carbs 43.3g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 44.3g 63.78g Shortbread
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Shortbread
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Coffeecake
Calcium 59mg 13mg Coffeecake
Potassium 289mg 88mg Coffeecake
Iron 0.64mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Coffeecake
Fiber 1g 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.052mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.59mg 0.49mg Coffeecake
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 101mg 66mg Coffeecake
Sodium 339mg 353mg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 287IU 1IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A 86µg 0µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.172mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 13.3µg 6.2µg Coffeecake
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.321mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 39µg 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Coffeecake
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 5.391g 8.105g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 6.708g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 8.326g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.076mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.26mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.326mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.361mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg Coffeecake
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
15%
Coffeecake
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.714g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.