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Shortbread vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortbread and cheese

  • Shortbread has more iron and vitamin B1, while cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 70% higher.
  • Cheese contains 21 times less iron than shortbread. Shortbread contains 2.98mg of iron, while cheese contains 0.14mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in shortbread is lower.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.8%
Contains more IronIron +2028.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1355.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5361.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +642.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +589.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +359.7%

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%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5450.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +358.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1733.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.066mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1964.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +325.9%
Contains more FatsFats +27%
Contains more WaterWater +928.3%
Contains more OtherOther +260.2%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +485.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Cheese
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 13mg 710mg 70%
Phosphorus 66mg 455mg 56%
Saturated fat 8.105g 18.867g 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.421g 46%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Selenium 6.2µg 28.5µg 41%
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg 37%
Iron 2.98mg 0.14mg 36%
Protein 5.37g 22.87g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.64mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.029mg 27%
Carbs 63.78g 3.09g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.059mg 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.027mg 16%
Folate 81µg 27µg 14%
Sodium 353mg 653mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.71mg 12%
Fats 26.22g 33.31g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.428mg 9%
Copper 0.09mg 0.03mg 7%
Vitamin K 11µg 2.4µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 9.246g 6%
Calories 514kcal 404kcal 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Choline 0.9mg 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.41mg 2%
Net carbs 62.48g 3.09g N/A
Potassium 88mg 76mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 0.48g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.066mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.017g 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 0.007g 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 Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.762g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

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

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