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Shortbread vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortbread and Brussels sprout

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E , however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 138% more than Shortbread.
  • Brussels sprout has 131 times less Saturated Fat than Shortbread. Shortbread has 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Brussels sprout has 0.062g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Brussels sprouts, 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.
Contains more Iron +112.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +16.6%
Contains more Selenium +287.5%
Contains more Calcium +223.1%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +342%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69
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 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Iron +112.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +16.6%
Contains more Selenium +287.5%
Contains more Calcium +223.1%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +342%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69

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 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Folate +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +75300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1509.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
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 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin E +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Folate +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +75300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1509.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Fats +8640%
Contains more Carbs +612.6%
Contains more Water +2288.9%
Contains more Other +33%
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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Fats +8640%
Contains more Carbs +612.6%
Contains more Water +2288.9%
Contains more Other +33%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29065.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1737.6%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29065.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1737.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4463%
Contains more Glucose +125%
Contains more Fructose +210%
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
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4463%
Contains more Glucose +125%
Contains more Fructose +210%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 5.15g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 3.38g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.3g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 8.95g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 43kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 21.65g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 1.3g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 13mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 2.98mg 1.4mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 66mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 88mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 353mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.49mg 0.42mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.07mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.337mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 1.6µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.88mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.139mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.745mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.309mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 81µg 61µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.023g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 153g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 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 Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.043g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

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

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