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Shortbread vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shortbread and cream cheese different?

  • Shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and vitamin E; however, cream cheese is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 61% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 36 times more vitamin B3 than cream cheese. While shortbread contains 3.275mg of vitamin B3, cream cheese contains only 0.091mg.
  • Shortbread has less saturated fat.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than shortbread (64).

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cheese, cream are the varieties used 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.
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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +2609.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3472.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +646.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg

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 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3498.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +423.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2922.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1055.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.5%
Contains more FatsFats +31.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1361.7%
Contains more OtherOther +23.3%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +461.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.8%

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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +11462.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Shortbread Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.105g 20.213g 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.483g 46%
Iron 2.98mg 0.11mg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.023mg 28%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.091mg 20%
Carbs 63.78g 5.52g 19%
Folate 81µg 9µg 18%
Starch 40.47g 0.35g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.011mg 17%
Fats 26.22g 34.44g 13%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.86mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Calories 514kcal 350kcal 8%
Copper 0.09mg 0.018mg 8%
Calcium 13mg 97mg 8%
Vitamin K 11µg 2.1µg 7%
Phosphorus 66mg 107mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.23mg 6%
Choline 0.9mg 27.2mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 8.907g 5%
Selenium 6.2µg 8.6µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.517mg 4%
Sodium 353mg 314mg 2%
Protein 5.37g 6.15g 2%
Potassium 88mg 132mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.056mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 3.76g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Cream 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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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