Mixed nuts vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mixed nuts and shortbread different?
- Mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B6 than shortbread.
- Daily need coverage for copper for mixed nuts is 91% higher.
- Mixed nuts contain 16 times more magnesium than shortbread. While mixed nuts contain 229mg of magnesium, shortbread contains only 14mg.
- Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index (24) than shortbread (64).
Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain are the varieties 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 | +1535.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +618.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +907.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +585.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +590.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +419.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +446.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +220.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +255.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +395.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +93% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +273.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +203% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +324.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.5% |
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Saturated fat
~8.105g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
4.2 g
Sucrose:
4.15 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +863.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +405.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.907mg | 0.09mg | 91% |
| Manganese | 2.04mg | 0.393mg | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 456mg | 66mg | 56% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 28.488g | 6.708g | 54% |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 14mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 6.2µg | 50% |
| Fats | 53.95g | 26.22g | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.612g | 8.326g | 42% |
| Vitamin E | 7.82mg | 2.44mg | 36% |
| Protein | 20.04g | 5.37g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.709mg | 3.275mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 0.49mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1.3g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.352mg | 0.071mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 632mg | 88mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.14mg | 0.321mg | 16% |
| Starch | 4.2g | 40.47g | 15% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.189mg | 0.353mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 21.05g | 63.78g | 14% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 13mg | 10% |
| Choline | 52mg | 0.9mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.196mg | 0.314mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.61mg | 2.98mg | 5% |
| Calories | 607kcal | 514kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 11µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 8.711g | 8.105g | 3% |
| Folate | 83µg | 81µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.05g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.703mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.826mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.656mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.182mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.001mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.572mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.082g | 0.885g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)