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Eggnog vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Eggnog and Shortbread different?

  • Eggnog is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Shortbread is 35% higher.

Eggnog and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Iron +1390%
Contains more Copper +592.3%
Contains more Manganese +7760%
Contains more Selenium +47.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Iron +1390%
Contains more Copper +592.3%
Contains more Manganese +7760%
Contains more Selenium +47.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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.
Eggnog
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Contains more Vitamin A +20500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1061.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +938.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3019%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more Folate +8000%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +20500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1061.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +938.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3019%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more Folate +8000%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2192.8%
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +525.8%
Contains more Carbs +692.3%
Contains more Other +53.7%
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 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 Water +2192.8%
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +525.8%
Contains more Carbs +692.3%
Contains more Other +53.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +415.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4105.1%
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +415.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4105.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +52375%
Contains more Glucose +414.3%
Contains more Fructose +650%
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +52375%
Contains more Glucose +414.3%
Contains more Fructose +650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 4.55g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 4.19g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 8.05g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 88kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.04g 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 8.05g 21.65g Eggnog
Fiber 0g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 130mg 13mg Eggnog
Iron 0.2mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 109mg 66mg Eggnog
Potassium 165mg 88mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 353mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.46mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.013mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.005mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 4.2µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 206IU 1IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 0µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.21mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.321mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 1µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.3µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Eggnog
Saturated Fat 2.591g 8.105g Eggnog
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Eggnog
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.