Currant vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between currants and shortbread?
- Currants are richer in vitamin C and fiber, yet shortbread is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin E.
- Currants' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 46% higher.
- Currants have 3 times more fiber than shortbread. Currants have 4.3g of fiber, while shortbread has 1.3g.
- Currants contain less sodium.
- Currants have a lower glycemic index than shortbread.
We used Currants, red and white, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +212.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +933.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +744.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +782.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +528% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +401.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +912.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.8 g
Water:
83.95 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2231.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +283.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13010% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +362.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
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 | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23857.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9361.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.61 g
Glucose:
3.22 g
Fructose:
3.53 g
Lactose:
0 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 GlucoseGlucose | +794.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1076.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3341% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 8.326g | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 0mg | 46% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 26.22g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 8.105g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.353mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.98mg | 25% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 514kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 3.275mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.314mg | 20% |
| Folate | 8µg | 81µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 6.708g | 17% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 63.78g | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 1.3g | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 6.2µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.393mg | 9% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 5.37g | 8% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.321mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 0.3g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.37g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
| 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 |
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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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30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)