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Shortbread vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shortbread and bockwurst different?

  • Shortbread is richer in iron and folate, while bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily need for vitamin K, 49% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 5 times more folate than bockwurst. Shortbread contains 81µg of folate, while bockwurst contains 17µg.
  • Shortbread is lower in sodium.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index (64) than bockwurst (28).

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types were 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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more IronIron +159.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +322.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.3%

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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +538.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +5055.6%
~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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2062%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1413.1%
Contains more OtherOther +160.2%
~equal in Fats ~25.87g

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% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.9%

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 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2900%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Bockwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Bockwurst DV% diff.
Tryptophan 153mg 55%
Vitamin K 11µg 70.2µg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 2.328g 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.86µg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.378mg 24%
Iron 2.98mg 1.15mg 23%
Carbs 63.78g 2.95g 20%
Sodium 353mg 756mg 18%
Protein 5.37g 14.03g 17%
Starch 40.47g 0g 17%
Folate 81µg 17µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 13.138g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 5.616mg 15%
Phosphorus 66mg 169mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.38mg 14%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.07mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.193mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.891mg 11%
Calories 514kcal 301kcal 11%
Saturated fat 8.105g 10.256g 10%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.171mg 10%
Selenium 6.2µg 11.3µg 9%
Choline 0.9mg 46.4mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.233mg 6%
Potassium 88mg 270mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Calcium 13mg 41mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Copper 0.09mg 0.1mg 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1g 1%
Fats 26.22g 25.87g 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 1.33g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0.01g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Bockwurst
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
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.151g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients

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

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