Shallot vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shallot and shortbread different?
- Shallot is higher in vitamin B6; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin E, folate, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for shortbread is 40% higher.
- Shallot contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than shortbread. While shallot contains 0.345mg of vitamin B6, shortbread contains only 0.071mg.
- Shallot has less sodium.
- Shallot has a lower glycemic index (30) than shortbread (64).
Shallots, raw 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 | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +279.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +416.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +385.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +488.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1470% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1537.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +138.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2116.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +279.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
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 | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47814.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21248.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 8.326g | 55% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 26.22g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 8.105g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.353mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.314mg | 23% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 514kcal | 22% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.98mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.071mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 3.275mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 6.708g | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 63.78g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Folate | 34µg | 81µg | 12% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 6.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.3g | 8% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5.37g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.393mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.321mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 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 | 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
14%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shallot is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)