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Shortbread vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortbread and Beef broiled

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin E , however, Beef broiled is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 110% more than Shortbread.
  • Beef broiled has 33 times less Manganese than Shortbread. Shortbread has 0.393mg of Manganese, while Beef broiled has 0.012mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 Iron +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +3175%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +261.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +1187.8%
Contains more Selenium +246.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +3175%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +261.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +1187.8%
Contains more Selenium +246.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +667.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +438%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +667.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +438%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +70.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +51.5%
Contains more Protein +382.9%
Contains more Water +1510.6%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +70.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +51.5%
Contains more Protein +382.9%
Contains more Water +1510.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1620.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.668
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1620.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.668

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 0g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 26.22g 15.41g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 0g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 250kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0g Beef broiled
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 18mg Beef broiled
Iron 2.98mg 2.6mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 66mg 198mg Beef broiled
Potassium 88mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 353mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 0.49mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.09mg 0.085mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.012mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 21.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 1IU 9IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.12mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.046mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.176mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 81µg 9µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 11µg 1.2µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 0.72mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.572g Beef broiled
Saturated Fat 8.105g 5.895g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 6.668g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.484g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.012g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.044g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Shortbread
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients

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

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