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Hazelnut vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between hazelnut and shortbread

  • Hazelnut has more manganese, copper, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and iron than shortbread.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for manganese is 251% more.
  • Hazelnut contains 19 times more copper than shortbread. Hazelnut contains 1.725mg of copper, while shortbread contains 0.09mg.
  • Hazelnut contains less saturated fat.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of hazelnut is 15.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1064.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +776.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +672.7%
Contains more IronIron +57.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1816.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +339.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1471.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 0.33% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +516%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +693%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +4966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 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 ProteinProtein +178.4%
Contains more FatsFats +131.7%
Contains more WaterWater +47.5%
Contains more OtherOther +122.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +281.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 79% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
35% 29% 36%
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 -44.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +580.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~8.326g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 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 StarchStarch +8331.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +399.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +414.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +328.6%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hazelnut Shortbread
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Hazelnut Shortbread DV% diff.
Manganese 6.175mg 0.393mg 251%
Copper 1.725mg 0.09mg 182%
Monounsaturated fat 45.652g 6.708g 97%
Vitamin E 15.03mg 2.44mg 84%
Fats 60.75g 26.22g 53%
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.071mg 38%
Magnesium 163mg 14mg 35%
Fiber 9.7g 1.3g 34%
Phosphorus 290mg 66mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.353mg 24%
Iron 4.7mg 2.98mg 22%
Protein 14.95g 5.37g 19%
Zinc 2.45mg 0.49mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.464g 8.105g 17%
Potassium 680mg 88mg 17%
Starch 0.48g 40.47g 16%
Carbs 16.7g 63.78g 16%
Sodium 0mg 353mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.314mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.321mg 12%
Calcium 114mg 13mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3.275mg 9%
Folate 113µg 81µg 8%
Choline 45.6mg 0.9mg 8%
Selenium 2.4µg 6.2µg 7%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg 7%
Calories 628kcal 514kcal 6%
Vitamin K 14.2µg 11µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 8.326g 3%
Net carbs 7g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 4.34g 21.65g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 0.497mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0%
Leucine 1.063mg 0%
Lysine 0.42mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 0%
Valine 0.701mg 0%
Histidine 0.432mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut Shortbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
67%
Hazelnut
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut 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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.