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Shortbread vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shortbread and Carrot cake

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortbread is 33% higher.
  • Carrot cake has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Shortbread. Shortbread has 0.314mg of Vitamin B2, while Carrot cake has 0.17mg.
  • Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.

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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 +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains less Sodium -37.7%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Calcium +1223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.2%
Contains more Potassium +92%
Contains more Manganese +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +140.3%
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 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains less Sodium -37.7%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Calcium +1223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.2%
Contains more Potassium +92%
Contains more Manganese +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +140.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Folate +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +192900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.294
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 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Folate +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +192900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.294

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +167.6%
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Other +123.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.1
Equal in Water - 3.6
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Fats +167.6%
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Other +123.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.1
Equal in Water - 3.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Carrot cake Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 79.2g Carrot cake
Protein 5.37g 5.1g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 9.8g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 79.2g Carrot cake
Calories 514kcal 415kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Carrot cake
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 172mg Carrot cake
Iron 2.98mg 1.8mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 247mg Carrot cake
Potassium 88mg 169mg Carrot cake
Sodium 353mg 567mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.2mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.05mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 6.2µg 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1IU 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.265mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.17mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.205mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.294mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.079mg Carrot cake
Folate 81µg 67µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.061mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg Carrot cake
Trans Fat 0.714g Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.472g Carrot cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 4.036g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 3.702g Shortbread
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 Carrot cake
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
30%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.