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Ice cream vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ice cream and Shortbread?

  • Ice cream is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shortbread is lower.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types 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 +884.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Iron +3211.1%
Contains more Copper +291.3%
Contains more Manganese +4812.5%
Contains more Selenium +244.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +884.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Contains more Iron +3211.1%
Contains more Copper +291.3%
Contains more Manganese +4812.5%
Contains more Selenium +244.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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 +42000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +761%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2723.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.9%
Contains more Folate +1520%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +42000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +761%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2723.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.9%
Contains more Folate +1520%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1594.4%
Contains more Protein +53.4%
Contains more Fats +138.4%
Contains more Carbs +170.3%
Contains more Other +14.4%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +1594.4%
Contains more Protein +53.4%
Contains more Fats +138.4%
Contains more Carbs +170.3%
Contains more Other +14.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1742%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1742%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 3.5g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 11g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 23.6g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 207kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.22g 21.65g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 128mg 13mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Phosphorus 105mg 66mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 88mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 353mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.49mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.008mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 1.8µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 421IU 1IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.321mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 5µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 8.105g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Ice cream
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 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
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.315g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.

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