Shortbread vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shortbread and artichoke different?
- Shortbread is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and vitamin B3; however, artichoke is richer in fiber, copper, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for shortbread is 40% higher.
- Shortbread contains 13 times more vitamin E than artichoke. While shortbread contains 2.44mg of vitamin E, artichoke contains only 0.19mg.
- Artichoke has less saturated fat.
- Artichoke has a lower glycemic index (32) than shortbread (64).
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more IronIron | +132.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3000% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +328.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +238.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +320.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +156.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1184.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +390.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +375.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +213.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +19.1% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +3722.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
10.51 g
Water:
84.94 g
Other:
1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +17380% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +506.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2259.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134060% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12909.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.064g | 55% |
Fats | 26.22g | 0.15g | 40% |
Saturated fat | 8.105g | 0.036g | 37% |
Calories | 514kcal | 47kcal | 23% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.072mg | 23% |
Iron | 2.98mg | 1.28mg | 21% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.066mg | 19% |
Carbs | 63.78g | 10.51g | 18% |
Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 0.005g | 17% |
Fiber | 1.3g | 5.4g | 16% |
Copper | 0.09mg | 0.231mg | 16% |
Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 1.046mg | 14% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.7mg | 13% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 60mg | 11% |
Sodium | 353mg | 94mg | 11% |
Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.2µg | 11% |
Potassium | 88mg | 370mg | 8% |
Choline | 0.9mg | 34.4mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.256mg | 6% |
Protein | 5.37g | 3.27g | 4% |
Vitamin K | 11µg | 14.8µg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 66mg | 90mg | 3% |
Folate | 81µg | 68µg | 3% |
Calcium | 13mg | 44mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
Net carbs | 62.48g | 5.11g | N/A |
Sugar | 21.65g | 0.99g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.714g | 0g | N/A |
Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | 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 | 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 |
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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%

19%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%

31%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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