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Shortbread vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shortbread and cervelat

  • Shortbread has more folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin E; however, cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin C.
  • Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 229% more than shortbread.
  • Cervelat has 41 times less folate than shortbread. Shortbread has 81µg of folate, while cervelat has 2µg.
  • Shortbread contains less saturated fat.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of cervelat is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +46.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +422.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +227.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +746.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +3950%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +8666.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.33mg

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1815.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +225%
Contains more FatsFats +16.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1155%
Contains more OtherOther +250.5%

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +593.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg 229%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.2g 48%
Sodium 353mg 1300mg 41%
Selenium 6.2µg 20.3µg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Protein 5.37g 17.45g 24%
Carbs 63.78g 3.33g 20%
Folate 81µg 2µg 20%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.56mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.15mg 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 12.97g 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.22mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.26mg 15%
Saturated fat 8.105g 11.51g 15%
Choline 0.9mg 78.9mg 14%
Iron 2.98mg 2.04mg 12%
Vitamin K 11µg 1.3µg 8%
Calories 514kcal 362kcal 8%
Copper 0.09mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Phosphorus 66mg 111mg 6%
Fats 26.22g 30.43g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.31mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Potassium 88mg 260mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.33mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 3.33g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Calcium 13mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 0.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g 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 Cervelat
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
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 947mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.