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Shortbread vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shortbread and barbecue chicken

  • Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese, while barbecue chicken has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Barbecue chicken covers your daily need for cholesterol, 42% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 79 times more manganese than barbecue chicken. While shortbread contains 0.393mg of manganese, barbecue chicken contains only 0.005mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in barbecue chicken is lower.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more IronIron +213.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7760%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +254.8%
~equal in Sodium ~335mg

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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +541.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6888.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +73.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53050%
Contains more OtherOther +17%
Contains more ProteinProtein +319.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1605.8%

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
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +308.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~6.446g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +52375%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +800%
Contains more FructoseFructose +650%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 2.038g 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Protein 5.37g 22.51g 34%
Selenium 6.2µg 22µg 29%
Iron 2.98mg 0.95mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.055mg 25%
Phosphorus 66mg 218mg 22%
Carbs 63.78g 0.12g 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Saturated fat 8.105g 3.927g 19%
Folate 81µg 8µg 18%
Fats 26.22g 15.08g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.005mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 0g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 5.732mg 15%
Calories 514kcal 226kcal 14%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.46mg 13%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.78mg 12%
Choline 0.9mg 62.9mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.191mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.227mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Potassium 88mg 255mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.152mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 6.446g 1%
Sodium 353mg 335mg 1%
Copper 0.09mg 0.077mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 0.12g N/A
Calcium 13mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0.04g 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 0.011g 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 Barbecue chicken
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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