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Shortbread vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shortbread and amaranth

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin E, folate, and iron; however, amaranth has more manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for shortbread is 28% higher.
  • Amaranth has 59 times less sodium than shortbread. Shortbread has 353mg of sodium, while amaranth has 6mg.
  • Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than shortbread.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more IronIron +41.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +364.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.3%

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% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +268.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1559.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +241.3%
Contains more OtherOther +33.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1987.8%

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
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +149.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Amaranth
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Amaranth DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 56%
Fats 26.22g 1.58g 38%
Saturated fat 8.105g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.015mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.022mg 22%
Calories 514kcal 102kcal 21%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.854mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.235mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 17%
Carbs 63.78g 18.69g 15%
Folate 81µg 22µg 15%
Sodium 353mg 6mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.19mg 15%
Phosphorus 66mg 148mg 12%
Magnesium 14mg 65mg 12%
Iron 2.98mg 2.1mg 11%
Starch 40.47g 16.23g 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Copper 0.09mg 0.149mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Calcium 13mg 47mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.113mg 3%
Protein 5.37g 3.8g 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.86mg 3%
Fiber 1.3g 2.1g 3%
Potassium 88mg 135mg 1%
Selenium 6.2µg 5.5µg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 16.59g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 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 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 Amaranth
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
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals

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. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.