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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.
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 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.338mg
~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
3% 11% 85%
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%
~equal in Other ~1.13g

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
34% 5% 61%
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.
Shortbread Artichoke
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Artichoke DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
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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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.
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.