Focaccia vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between focaccia and shortbread
- Focaccia has more selenium, folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, shortbread is higher in vitamin E.
- Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 36% more than focaccia.
- Shortbread contains 3 times less zinc than focaccia. Focaccia contains 1.33mg of zinc, while shortbread contains 0.49mg.
- Shortbread has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +171.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +156.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +93% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.77 g
Fats:
7.89 g
Carbs:
35.82 g
Water:
45.91 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1175.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +232.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.994 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 | -89.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +737.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 8.326g | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 8.105g | 33% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 26.22g | 28% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 6.2µg | 18% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Folate | 138µg | 81µg | 14% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 514kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.353mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 353mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 63.78g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 66mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.49mg | 8% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 5.37g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 2.44mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.321mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 11µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 6.708g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 2.98mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 3.275mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.314mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.393mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 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 | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
36%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.