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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +446.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +398.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +162.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
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 | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +145.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +677.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 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 | -49.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~6.708g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 356kcal | 514kcal |
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| Protein | 3.9g | 5.37g |
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| Fats | 16.4g | 26.22g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 49.2g | 62.48g |
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| Carbs | 49.2g | 63.78g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 71mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 439mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.98mg |
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| Sugar | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 327mg | 353mg |
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| Vitamin A | 48IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.393mg |
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| Selenium | 16.3µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 3.275mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 81µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Choline | 0.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.122g | 8.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.124g | 6.708g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 8.326g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.047mg |
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| Threonine | 0.124mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.151mg |
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| Leucine | 0.279mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.087mg |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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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
17%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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