Shortbread vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shortbread and cherries
- Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and manganese; however, cherries are higher in vitamin A.
- Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 40% more than cherries.
- Cherries contain 118 times less sodium than shortbread. Shortbread contains 353mg of sodium, while cherries contain 3mg.
- Cherries have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of shortbread is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cherries, sour, red, raw.
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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 | +831.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +390% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +340% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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 | +3385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1076.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +685% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +718.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +423.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +912.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +577.8% |
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:
1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
12.18 g
Water:
86.13 g
Other:
0.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +437% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8640% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +423.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2292.5% |
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
0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.09 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8080.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9151.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.8 g
Glucose:
4.18 g
Fructose:
3.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2523.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1061.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1070% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.09g | 55% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 0.3g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 0.068g | 37% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.32mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.03mg | 27% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 50kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.04mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Folate | 81µg | 8µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 12.18g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 0.082g | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.07mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.112mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 1g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 2.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 3.51g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 173mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.104mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 6.1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 8.49g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 0g | N/A |
| 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 |
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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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)