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Shortbread vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and Cherry pie

  • Cherry pie contains less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 26% higher.
  • Cherry pie contains 3 times less Folate than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 81µg of Folate, while Cherry pie contains 27µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cherry pie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +61.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +145%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.8%

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% 0.06% 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 3.3% 25% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.8%
Contains more FatsFats +114.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1172.2%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Cherry pie
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cherry pie Opinion
Calories 514kcal 270kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 2.8g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 12.2g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cherry pie
Net carbs 62.48g 38.5g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 38.5g Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 9mg Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 10mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 77mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 1.85mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Cherry pie
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.077mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.2mg Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 30mg Shortbread
Sodium 353mg 191mg Cherry pie
Vitamin A 1IU 409IU Cherry pie
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg Cherry pie
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.2mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 7.8µg Cherry pie
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.148mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.125mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.276mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.123mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.034mg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 27µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Cherry pie
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 2.985g Cherry pie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 5.314g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 3.247g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.031mg Cherry pie
Threonine 0.072mg Cherry pie
Isoleucine 0.088mg Cherry pie
Leucine 0.17mg Cherry pie
Lysine 0.067mg Cherry pie
Methionine 0.043mg Cherry pie
Phenylalanine 0.124mg Cherry pie
Valine 0.104mg Cherry pie
Histidine 0.057mg Cherry pie
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

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Shortbread Cherry pie
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
12%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.