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Shortbread vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shortbread and Cheese crackers?

  • Shortbread has less Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Calcium than Cheese crackers.
  • Cheese crackers' daily need coverage for Sodium is 27% higher.
  • Shortbread has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Cheese crackers. Shortbread has 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Cheese crackers have 5.288g.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Crackers, cheese, regular types in this comparison.

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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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
1
:
9
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains less Sodium -63.7%
Contains more Calcium +946.2%
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +203%
Contains more Potassium +77.3%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Manganese +43%
Contains more Selenium +117.7%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Cheese crackers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Contains less Sodium -63.7%
Contains more Calcium +946.2%
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +203%
Contains more Potassium +77.3%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Manganese +43%
Contains more Selenium +117.7%

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
8
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Vitamin E +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +17%
Contains more Vitamin A +15500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.4%
Contains more Folate +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.338
Shortbread
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%
Cheese crackers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +17%
Contains more Vitamin A +15500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.4%
Contains more Folate +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.338

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
3
:
2
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Protein +103.5%
Contains more Other +226.2%
Equal in Carbs - 59.42
Equal in Water - 3.55
Shortbread
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 crackers
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Protein +103.5%
Contains more Other +226.2%
Equal in Carbs - 59.42
Equal in Water - 3.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
1
:
2
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.2%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Cheese crackers
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
3
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +20%
Contains more Starch +29.9%
Contains more Fructose +23.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Shortbread
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 crackers
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +20%
Contains more Starch +29.9%
Contains more Fructose +23.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 crackers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cheese crackers Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 57.12g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 26.22g 22.74g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 59.42g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 489kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.3g 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 21.65g 4.53g Cheese crackers
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Cheese crackers
Calcium 13mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Iron 2.98mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 66mg 200mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 88mg 156mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 353mg 973mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.09mg 0.125mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.393mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 6.2µg 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 1IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.44mg 2.19mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Folate 81µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 11µg 9.4µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.542g Cheese crackers
Saturated Fat 8.105g 5.288g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.001g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 5.744g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.715g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.001g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Cheese crackers
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
53%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.