Lavash (Armenian Bread) vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lavash (Armenian Bread) and shortbread
- Lavash (Armenian Bread) has more magnesium, phosphorus, and fiber; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin E, monounsaturated fat, vitamin B3, polyunsaturated fat, and folate.
- Lavash (Armenian Bread) contains 8 times more phosphorus than shortbread. Lavash (Armenian Bread) contains 496mg of phosphorus, while shortbread contains 66mg.
- Shortbread contains less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lavash (Armenian Bread) 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 | +92.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +266.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +651.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +148.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +12.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +559.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +253% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +685% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +211.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Phosphorus | 496mg | 66mg | 61% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.5g | 8.326g | 52% |
Fats | 1.2g | 26.22g | 38% |
Saturated fat | 0.2g | 8.105g | 36% |
Copper | 0.33mg | 0.09mg | 27% |
Iron | 1.2mg | 2.98mg | 22% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.314mg | 21% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.353mg | 21% |
Sodium | 796mg | 353mg | 19% |
Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 6.708g | 17% |
Folate | 26µg | 81µg | 14% |
Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 2.44mg | 14% |
Calories | 281kcal | 514kcal | 12% |
Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
Selenium | 2µg | 6.2µg | 8% |
Protein | 8.7g | 5.37g | 7% |
Fiber | 3.1g | 1.3g | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.393mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 3.275mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
Potassium | 125mg | 88mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
Calcium | 21mg | 13mg | 1% |
Carbs | 60.3g | 63.78g | 1% |
Net carbs | 62.48g | N/A | |
Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
60.3 g
Water:
27 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +62% |
Contains more WaterWater | +650% |
Contains more OtherOther | +171.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2085% |
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Carbs
~63.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.5 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 | -97.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6608% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1565.2% |