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Crackers vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crackers and Shortbread

  • Shortbread contains less Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Crackers.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 49% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 9 times less Calcium than Crackers. Crackers contain 120mg of Calcium, while Shortbread contains 13mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shortbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +823.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more IronIron +35.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg
~equal in Selenium ~6.2µg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +530%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +23.6%
Contains more OtherOther +141.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
~equal in Fats ~26.22g
~equal in Carbs ~63.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 -31.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.708g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +22.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +30.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +202%
~equal in Fructose ~0.3g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Crackers Shortbread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Shortbread Opinion
Calories 510kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 6.64g 5.37g Crackers
Fats 26.43g 26.22g Crackers
Net carbs 59g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 61.3g 63.78g Shortbread
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Crackers
Calcium 120mg 13mg Crackers
Potassium 118mg 88mg Crackers
Iron 4.03mg 2.98mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g 21.65g Crackers
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g Crackers
Copper 0.104mg 0.09mg Crackers
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg
Starch 49.69g 40.47g Crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 66mg Crackers
Sodium 726mg 353mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 3.03mg 2.44mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg 0.393mg Crackers
Selenium 6.7µg 6.2µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.353mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.314mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.275mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.321mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Vitamin K 69.3µg 11µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 81µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.714g Shortbread
Choline 9.6mg 0.9mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 5.562g 8.105g Crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 8.326g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg Crackers
Threonine 0.193mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.246mg Crackers
Leucine 0.471mg Crackers
Lysine 0.103mg Crackers
Methionine 0.112mg Crackers
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Crackers
Valine 0.294mg Crackers
Histidine 0.145mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.885g Crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.033g Crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.006g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 7.253g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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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