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Shortbread vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shortbread and baked beans?

  • Shortbread is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and folate, yet baked beans are higher in fiber, potassium, copper, and magnesium.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 31% more.
  • Shortbread has 8 times more vitamin B3 than baked beans. While shortbread has 3.275mg of vitamin B3, baked beans have only 0.408mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in baked beans is lower.
  • The glycemic index of baked beans is lower.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Beans, baked, home prepared types 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 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Contains more IronIron +49.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +369.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +306.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +49%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.2%
~equal in Selenium ~5.7µg

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 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +540.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +702.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +409.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1710.3%
Contains more OtherOther +143.7%
~equal in Protein ~5.54g

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
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +214.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1025.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Baked beans DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.74g 51%
Fats 26.22g 5.15g 32%
Saturated fat 8.105g 1.948g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.049mg 20%
Calories 514kcal 155kcal 18%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.408mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.136mg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Fiber 1.3g 5.5g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Carbs 63.78g 21.63g 14%
Iron 2.98mg 1.99mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 2.133g 11%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Potassium 88mg 358mg 8%
Copper 0.09mg 0.159mg 8%
Folate 81µg 48µg 8%
Magnesium 14mg 43mg 7%
Phosphorus 66mg 109mg 6%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.255mg 6%
Calcium 13mg 61mg 5%
Sodium 353mg 422mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.155mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.73mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Selenium 6.2µg 5.7µg 1%
Protein 5.37g 5.54g 0%
Net carbs 62.48g 16.13g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.428mg 0%
Lysine 0.379mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0%
Valine 0.282mg 0%
Histidine 0.153mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 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 Baked beans
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
9%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals

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. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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.