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Shortbread vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shortbread and almond butter?

  • Shortbread is higher in vitamin B1, yet almond butter is higher in vitamin E, copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, fiber, calcium, and zinc.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 145% more.
  • Shortbread has 9 times more vitamin B1 than almond butter. While shortbread has 0.353mg of vitamin B1, almond butter has only 0.041mg.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added types 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.
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 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1892.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2569.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +750%
Contains more IronIron +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +937.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +571.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +669.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +442.2%

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.
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% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +761%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +892.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +5688.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.155mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.318mg
~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% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +238.9%
Contains more WaterWater +119.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +290.3%
Contains more FatsFats +111.7%
Contains more OtherOther +199%

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% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +383.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.5%

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
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +50487.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +383.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1700%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Shortbread Almond butter
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 Almond butter DV% diff.
Vitamin E 2.44mg 24.21mg 145%
Copper 0.09mg 0.934mg 94%
Manganese 0.393mg 2.131mg 76%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 32.445g 64%
Magnesium 14mg 279mg 63%
Phosphorus 66mg 508mg 63%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.939mg 48%
Fats 26.22g 55.5g 45%
Fiber 1.3g 10.3g 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 13.613g 35%
Calcium 13mg 347mg 33%
Protein 5.37g 20.96g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.041mg 26%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.29mg 25%
Potassium 88mg 748mg 19%
Saturated fat 8.105g 4.152g 18%
Starch 40.47g 0.08g 17%
Sodium 353mg 7mg 15%
Carbs 63.78g 18.82g 15%
Choline 0.9mg 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg 9%
Selenium 6.2µg 2.4µg 7%
Folate 81µg 53µg 7%
Iron 2.98mg 3.49mg 6%
Calories 514kcal 614kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.103mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.155mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 8.52g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 4.43g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.318mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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 0g 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
Shortbread Almond butter
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
68%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter 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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients

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

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