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Shortbread vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shortbread and Cauliflower?

  • Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Selenium, yet Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 54% more.
  • Shortbread has 62 times more Saturated Fat than Cauliflower. While Shortbread has 8.105g of Saturated Fat, Cauliflower has only 0.13g.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cauliflower, raw types 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 +609.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +153.5%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +239.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +609.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Zinc +81.5%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +153.5%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +239.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +606%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +40.9%
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +606%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +546%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +40.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +179.7%
Contains more Fats +9264.3%
Contains more Carbs +1183.3%
Contains more Other +35.5%
Contains more Water +2457.5%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +179.7%
Contains more Fats +9264.3%
Contains more Carbs +1183.3%
Contains more Other +35.5%
Contains more Water +2457.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19629.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26758.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19629.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26758.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +161.1%
Contains more Fructose +223.3%
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
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +161.1%
Contains more Fructose +223.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 2.97g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 1.92g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.28g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 4.97g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 25kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 21.65g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 1.3g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 13mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 2.98mg 0.42mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 66mg 44mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 353mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.49mg 0.27mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.039mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.155mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0.6µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.08mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.05mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.06mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.507mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 81µg 57µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.13g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.034g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.031g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 0.013g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.015g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Cauliflower
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%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
13%
Cauliflower

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 richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.975g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients

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

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