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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.

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.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
4
:
6
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Iron +44%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +78.6%
Contains more Selenium +210%
Fruitcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Iron +44%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +78.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
3
:
8
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +2100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +606%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +305%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Fruitcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +606%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +305%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
2
:
3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Water +602.8%
Contains more Protein +85.2%
Contains more Fats +188.1%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
Equal in Other - 1.03
Fruitcake
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 +602.8%
Contains more Protein +85.2%
Contains more Fats +188.1%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
Equal in Other - 1.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.6%
Fruitcake
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Fruitcake Shortbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 2.9g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 9.1g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 61.6g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 324kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 27.42g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 3.7g 1.3g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 13mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 153mg 88mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 353mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.05mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.22mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 2µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 22IU 1IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 20µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 8.105g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
10%
Fruitcake
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.77g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.