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Shortbread vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shortbread and mozzarella different?

  • Shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate; however, mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for mozzarella is 72% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 27 times more vitamin B3 than mozzarella. While shortbread contains 3.275mg of vitamin B3, mozzarella contains only 0.12mg.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index (27) than shortbread (64).

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more IronIron +1092%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5523.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +538.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +693.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +153.2%
~equal in Potassium ~95mg

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1665%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2629.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +511.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1944.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.34mg

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +53.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1957.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +412.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1286.1%
Contains more OtherOther +133%

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1535.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Mozzarella
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 Mozzarella DV% diff.
Calcium 13mg 731mg 72%
Phosphorus 66mg 524mg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.509g 52%
Protein 5.37g 27.5g 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Iron 2.98mg 0.25mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.02mg 28%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.13mg 24%
Carbs 63.78g 3.1g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.12mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Folate 81µg 9µg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Selenium 6.2µg 15.7µg 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Sodium 353mg 16mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 137µg 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.15mg 15%
Fats 26.22g 17.1g 14%
Saturated fat 8.105g 10.867g 13%
Calories 514kcal 280kcal 12%
Vitamin K 11µg 1.8µg 8%
Copper 0.09mg 0.027mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 4.844g 5%
Choline 0.9mg 18.4mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 3.1g N/A
Potassium 88mg 95mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 1.23g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g 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 N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.762g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.