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.
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% |
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 | +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% |
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:
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
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
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
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:
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 | +∞% |
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.108g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cream 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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