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Shortbread vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shortbread and Apricot

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Selenium, while Apricot has more Vitamin C.
  • Shortbread covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 40% more than Apricot.
  • Shortbread contains 353 times more Sodium than Apricot. While Shortbread contains 353mg of Sodium, Apricot contains only 1mg.

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

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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 Iron +664.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +410.4%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Contains more Iron +664.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +410.4%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains more Potassium +194.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Calcium - 13

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1076.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +127800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1076.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +685%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +127800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +283.6%
Contains more Fats +6623.1%
Contains more Carbs +473.6%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Contains more Water +2298.6%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +283.6%
Contains more Fats +6623.1%
Contains more Carbs +473.6%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Contains more Water +2298.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3845.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10713%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3845.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10713%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +257.6%
Contains more Glucose +558.3%
Contains more Fructose +213.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
64% 26% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.87 g
Glucose: 2.37 g
Fructose: 0.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +257.6%
Contains more Glucose +558.3%
Contains more Fructose +213.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Apricot
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Apricot Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 9.12g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 1.4g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.39g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 11.12g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 48kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 21.65g 9.24g Apricot
Fiber 1.3g 2g Apricot
Calcium 13mg 13mg
Iron 2.98mg 0.39mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 23mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 259mg Apricot
Sodium 353mg 1mg Apricot
Zinc 0.49mg 0.2mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.078mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.077mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0.1µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.89mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.03mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.04mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.6mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.24mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.054mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 9µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 3.3µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.015mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg Apricot
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Apricot
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.027g Apricot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.17g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.077g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Apricot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
16%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.