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Shortbread vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortbread and arugula

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while arugula has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.
  • Arugula's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 81% higher.
  • Arugula contains 94 times less saturated fat than shortbread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, while arugula contains 0.086g.
  • Arugula has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of arugula is 32, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Arugula, 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.
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 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more IronIron +104.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1966.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +235.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +319.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.47mg

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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +467.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +702.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +973.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +887.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +1600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.073mg
~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% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3872.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1647.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2447.5%
Contains more OtherOther +35.9%

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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13589.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2510%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 11µg 108.6µg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.319g 53%
Fats 26.22g 0.66g 39%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.086g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.044mg 26%
Calories 514kcal 25kcal 24%
Carbs 63.78g 3.65g 20%
Iron 2.98mg 1.46mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.305mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.086mg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.049g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Calcium 13mg 160mg 15%
Sodium 353mg 27mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 119µg 13%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.43mg 13%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.3µg 11%
Potassium 88mg 369mg 8%
Magnesium 14mg 47mg 8%
Protein 5.37g 2.58g 6%
Folate 81µg 97µg 4%
Choline 0.9mg 15.3mg 3%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.321mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.437mg 2%
Phosphorus 66mg 52mg 2%
Copper 0.09mg 0.076mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 2.05g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.47mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.073mg 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 Arugula
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
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula 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 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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.