Macadamia vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between macadamia and shortbread
- Macadamia has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while shortbread has more folate.
- Macadamia covers your daily need for manganese, 163% more than shortbread.
- Macadamia contains 9 times more magnesium than shortbread. While macadamia contains 130mg of magnesium, shortbread contains only 14mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in shortbread is lower.
- Macadamia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of macadamia is 10, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 | +828.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +553.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +318.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +740% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +951.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +238.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +287.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +351.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +636.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +361.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +164.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 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 | +777.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +454.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
1.05 g
Sucrose:
4.43 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 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 | +3754.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +373.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +414.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +328.6% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.131mg | 0.393mg | 163% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 6.708g | 130% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 26.22g | 76% |
| Copper | 0.756mg | 0.09mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.353mg | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 8.326g | 45% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 1.3g | 29% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 14mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 8.105g | 18% |
| Folate | 11µg | 81µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 63.78g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 66mg | 17% |
| Starch | 1.05g | 40.47g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.071mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 2.44mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.314mg | 12% |
| Calories | 718kcal | 514kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.321mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 2.98mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 0.49mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 6.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 3.275mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 5.37g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 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 |
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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 - 3.956g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.