Fruitcake vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fruitcake and shortbread
- Fruitcake has more fiber; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 35% more.
- Fruitcake contains 3 times more fiber than shortbread. Fruitcake contains 3.7g of fiber, while shortbread contains 1.3g.
- Fruitcake contains less sodium.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of fruitcake is 53.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +210% |
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +888.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +171.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +606% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +217.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +314% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +633.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +305% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +602.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.1% |
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Carbs
~63.78g
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Other
~1.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 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 | -87.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 8.326g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 8.105g | 32% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 26.22g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.353mg | 25% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.314mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 3.275mg | 16% |
| Folate | 20µg | 81µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 353mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 2.98mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 2.44mg | 10% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 514kcal | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.393mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 6.2µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 6.708g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 5.37g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 63.78g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)