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Gingerbread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Shortbread different?

  • Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, and Potassium, while Shortbread is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Shortbread covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 20% more than Gingerbread.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types were 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 +446.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +398.9%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.8%
Contains more Selenium +162.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Equal in Sodium - 353
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +446.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +398.9%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.8%
Contains more Selenium +162.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Equal in Sodium - 353

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.4%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
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 +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.4%
Contains more Folate +145.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +677.8%
Contains more Other +142.7%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +59.9%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 +677.8%
Contains more Other +142.7%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +59.9%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.708
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.708

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 3.9g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 16.4g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 49.2g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 356kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 71mg 13mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 70mg 14mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 439mg 88mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 353mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.195mg 0.09mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.393mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 6.2µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 1IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.321mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.071mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 8.105g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 6.708g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 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
Gingerbread 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
18%
Gingerbread
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.983g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.