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Endive vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Endive and Shortbread

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E .
  • Endive covers your daily Vitamin K needs 183% more than Shortbread.
  • Endive has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Endive, 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.
Endive
Endive
7
:
3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Potassium +256.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +61.2%
Contains more Iron +259%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.7%
Contains more Selenium +3000%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Equal in Manganese - 0.393
Endive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Potassium +256.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +61.2%
Contains more Iron +259%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.7%
Contains more Selenium +3000%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Equal in Manganese - 0.393

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.
Endive
Endive
5
:
5
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +216600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.4%
Contains more Folate +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin E +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255%
Endive
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Shortbread
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 +216600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.4%
Contains more Folate +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin E +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
Endive
2
:
3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Water +2505.3%
Contains more Other +36.9%
Contains more Protein +329.6%
Contains more Fats +13010%
Contains more Carbs +1803.9%
Endive
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Shortbread
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 +2505.3%
Contains more Other +36.9%
Contains more Protein +329.6%
Contains more Fats +13010%
Contains more Carbs +1803.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
Endive
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9470.1%
Endive
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9470.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 1.25g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.2g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 3.35g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 17kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 0.25g 21.65g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 1.3g Endive
Calcium 52mg 13mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Endive
Phosphorus 28mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 314mg 88mg Endive
Sodium 22mg 353mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.49mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.09mg Endive
Manganese 0.42mg 0.393mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 2167IU 1IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 0µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 6.5mg 0mg Endive
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.321mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 142µg 81µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 11µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g 8.105g Endive
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 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

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is better in case of low diet
Endive 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
79%
Endive
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.