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Shortbread vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shortbread and almonds

  • The amount of vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, calcium, and zinc in almonds is higher than in shortbread.
  • Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 155% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 2 times more saturated fat than almonds. While shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, almonds contain only 3.802g.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of almonds is 0, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Nuts, almonds.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1828.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1969.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +733%
Contains more IronIron +24.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1045.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +536.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +628.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +454.5%

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +950.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93%
Contains more CholineCholine +5688.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196%
Contains more ProteinProtein +293.9%
Contains more FatsFats +90.4%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%
Contains more OtherOther +187.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +370.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +5520.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +431.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +111.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +172.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Almonds
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 2.44mg 25.63mg 155%
Copper 0.09mg 1.031mg 105%
Manganese 0.393mg 2.179mg 78%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 1.138mg 63%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 31.551g 62%
Magnesium 14mg 270mg 61%
Phosphorus 66mg 481mg 59%
Fiber 1.3g 12.5g 45%
Fats 26.22g 49.93g 36%
Protein 5.37g 21.15g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 12.329g 27%
Calcium 13mg 269mg 26%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.12mg 24%
Saturated fat 8.105g 3.802g 20%
Potassium 88mg 733mg 19%
Starch 40.47g 0.72g 16%
Sodium 353mg 1mg 15%
Carbs 63.78g 21.55g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.205mg 12%
Folate 81µg 44µg 9%
Iron 2.98mg 3.71mg 9%
Choline 0.9mg 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.137mg 5%
Selenium 6.2µg 4.1µg 4%
Calories 514kcal 579kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.471mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.618mg 2%
Net carbs 62.48g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 4.35g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Almonds
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
30%
Shortbread
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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