Edible mushroom vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between edible mushroom and shortbread
- Edible mushroom has more copper and vitamin B5; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin E, folate, manganese, and vitamin K.
- Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 40% more.
- Edible mushroom contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than shortbread. Edible mushroom contains 1.497mg of vitamin B5, while shortbread contains 0.321mg.
- Edible mushroom contains less sodium.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +261.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +253.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +496% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +736.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +366.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +1822.2% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +24300% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +335.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +376.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 8.326g | 54% |
Fats | 0.34g | 26.22g | 40% |
Saturated fat | 0.05g | 8.105g | 37% |
Iron | 0.5mg | 2.98mg | 31% |
Copper | 0.318mg | 0.09mg | 25% |
Calories | 22kcal | 514kcal | 25% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 0.321mg | 24% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.353mg | 23% |
Carbs | 3.26g | 63.78g | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 6.708g | 17% |
Starch | 0g | 40.47g | 17% |
Folate | 17µg | 81µg | 16% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
Sodium | 5mg | 353mg | 15% |
Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.393mg | 15% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 11µg | 9% |
Potassium | 318mg | 88mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.402mg | 0.314mg | 7% |
Selenium | 9.3µg | 6.2µg | 6% |
Protein | 3.09g | 5.37g | 5% |
Choline | 17.3mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 86mg | 66mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.607mg | 3.275mg | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
Fiber | 1g | 1.3g | 1% |
Calcium | 3mg | 13mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 9mg | 14mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.26g | 62.48g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.98g | 21.65g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.232mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0.3g | 0% |
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 | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater | +2468.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +7611.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1856.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +19.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 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 | -99.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5103.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.48 g
Fructose:
0.17 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 | +311.1% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +76.5% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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