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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +946.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +866.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
10.93 g
Fats:
22.74 g
Carbs:
59.42 g
Water:
3.55 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +226.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~59.42g
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Water
~3.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.09 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +20% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +29.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +23.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 353mg | 973mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 4.88mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 200mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 6.113mg | 18% |
| Folate | 81µg | 152µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.562mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 5.288g | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 13.5µg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 10.09g | 12% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 136mg | 12% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 10.93g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.562mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.19mg | 6% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 52.56g | 5% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 22.74g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.3g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.125mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.472mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 156mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 2.19mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 5.744g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.338mg | 2% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 8.7mg | 1% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 489kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9.4µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 59.42g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 57.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 4.53g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 0.542g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.295mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.744mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.418mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.245mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | 0.715g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 9.25g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)