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Shortbread vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shortbread and Apple pie

  • Apple pie has less Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Shortbread covers your daily Iron needs 22% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie contains 20 times less Folate than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 81µg of Folate, while Apple pie contains 4µg.
  • Apple pie has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more IronIron +146.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%

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% 0.06% 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 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1925%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.6%
Contains more FatsFats +138.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1350%

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
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +278.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Apple pie Opinion
Calories 514kcal 237kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 1.9g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 11g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Net carbs 62.48g 32.4g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 34g Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 7mg Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 11mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 65mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 1.21mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Apple pie
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g Apple pie
Copper 0.09mg 0.046mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.16mg Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 24mg Shortbread
Sodium 353mg 266mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 1IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.182mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.134mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.158mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.123mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.119mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.038mg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 4µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Apple pie
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 4.388g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 2.198g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Apple pie
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
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.308g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.