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Shortbread vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Caesar salad different?

  • Shortbread is higher in Vitamin E , and Iron, however, Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Caesar salad is 46% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 4 times more Vitamin E than Caesar salad. While Shortbread contains 2.44mg of Vitamin E , Caesar salad contains only 0.61mg.
  • Caesar salad has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.4%
Contains more Calcium +1692.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Selenium +406.5%
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 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Iron +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.4%
Contains more Calcium +1692.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Selenium +406.5%

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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +35900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.377
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.297
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.237
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 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +35900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.377
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.297
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.237

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +174.8%
Contains more Carbs +102.5%
Contains more Protein +149.3%
Contains more Water +1105.3%
Contains more Other +111.7%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Fats +174.8%
Contains more Carbs +102.5%
Contains more Protein +149.3%
Contains more Water +1105.3%
Contains more Other +111.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +60%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +172.2%
Contains more Fructose +276.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Starch +60%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +172.2%
Contains more Fructose +276.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 29.8g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 26.22g 9.54g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 31.5g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 265kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 25.29g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 21.65g 4.02g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 13mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 2.98mg 2.34mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 66mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 88mg 170mg Caesar salad
Sodium 353mg 454mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.09mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.393mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 1IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.61mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.297mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.237mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 11µg 5.9µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 8.105g 4.206g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 2.38g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.461g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.155g 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 Caesar salad
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
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.899g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

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

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