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Shortbread vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shortbread and cardamom different?

  • Cardamom is higher than shortbread in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, calcium, copper, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need for manganese, 1200% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 12 times more saturated fat than cardamom. Shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, while cardamom contains 0.68g.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index (64) than cardamom (0).

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Spices, cardamom 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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1535.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2846.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1171.6%
Contains more IronIron +368.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +325.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1424.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7024.7%

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.9%
~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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +291.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.4%
Contains more WaterWater +130%
Contains more OtherOther +462.1%
~equal in Carbs ~68.47g

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +671%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1836.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.393mg 28mg 1200%
Iron 2.98mg 13.97mg 137%
Fiber 1.3g 28g 107%
Zinc 0.49mg 7.47mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.43g 53%
Magnesium 14mg 229mg 51%
Calcium 13mg 383mg 37%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.68g 34%
Copper 0.09mg 0.383mg 33%
Potassium 88mg 1119mg 30%
Fats 26.22g 6.7g 30%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Folate 81µg 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Phosphorus 66mg 178mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.87g 15%
Sodium 353mg 18mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.102mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.198mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.23mg 12%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Protein 5.37g 10.76g 11%
Calories 514kcal 311kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.182mg 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Carbs 63.78g 68.47g 2%
Net carbs 62.48g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 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 Cardamom
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
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.