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Flax vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flax and Shortbread

  • Flax has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B6 than Shortbread.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Copper is 126% more.
  • Flax contains 28 times more Magnesium than Shortbread. Flax contains 392mg of Magnesium, while Shortbread contains 14mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Flax
10
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Contains more Calcium +1861.5%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +872.7%
Contains more Potassium +823.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +785.7%
Contains more Copper +1255.6%
Contains more Manganese +531.6%
Contains more Selenium +309.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1861.5%
Contains more Iron +92.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +872.7%
Contains more Potassium +823.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +785.7%
Contains more Copper +1255.6%
Contains more Manganese +531.6%
Contains more Selenium +309.7%

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.
Flax
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +687.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
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 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +687.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
Equal in Folate - 81

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +240.6%
Contains more Fats +60.8%
Contains more Water +93.3%
Contains more Other +260.2%
Contains more Carbs +120.8%
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 +240.6%
Contains more Fats +60.8%
Contains more Water +93.3%
Contains more Other +260.2%
Contains more Carbs +120.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.1%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +11.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1725.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.36
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 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 Glucose +11.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1725.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.36

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 18.29g 5.37g Flax
Fats 42.16g 26.22g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 534kcal 514kcal Flax
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0g 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 1.55g 21.65g Flax
Fiber 27.3g 1.3g Flax
Calcium 255mg 13mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 2.98mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 14mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 66mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 88mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 353mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 0.49mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.09mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.393mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 6.2µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.31mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.353mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.321mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.071mg Flax
Folate 87µg 81µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.714g Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 8.105g Flax
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 6.708g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 8.326g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g Flax
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.442g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax 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.

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.