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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 from 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.

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 Calcium +800%
Contains more Magnesium +1535.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +590.9%
Contains more Potassium +618.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +585.7%
Contains more Copper +907.8%
Contains more Manganese +419.1%
Contains more Selenium +446.8%
Contains more Iron +14.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Magnesium +1535.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +590.9%
Contains more Potassium +618.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +585.7%
Contains more Copper +907.8%
Contains more Manganese +419.1%
Contains more Selenium +446.8%
Contains more Iron +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +93%
Equal in Folate - 81
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +93%
Equal in Folate - 81

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +273.2%
Contains more Fats +105.8%
Contains more Other +179.6%
Contains more Carbs +203%
Contains more Water +73.1%
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 Protein +273.2%
Contains more Fats +105.8%
Contains more Other +179.6%
Contains more Carbs +203%
Contains more Water +73.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +324.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.105
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +324.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.105

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +863.6%
Contains more Sucrose +405.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
65% 34%
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 Starch +863.6%
Contains more Sucrose +405.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 20.04g 5.37g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 26.22g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 607kcal 514kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0g 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 4.15g 21.65g Mixed nuts
Fiber 7g 1.3g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 13mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 229mg 14mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 66mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 88mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 353mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 0.49mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.09mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.393mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 6.2µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 1IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 7.82mg 2.44mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 3.275mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.321mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.071mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 81µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.714g Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 8.711g 8.105g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 6.708g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 8.326g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.006g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g 7.253g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
52%
Mixed nuts
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
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)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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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