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Shortbread vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortbread and chinese broccoli

  • Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B2, while chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 62% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 74 times less saturated fat than shortbread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, while chinese broccoli contains 0.11g.
  • Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +432.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +376.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +669.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +649.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +670.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +2711.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.07mg
~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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +371.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3541.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1574%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2498.3%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13316%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2423%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Chinese broccoli
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 11µg 84.8µg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.33g 53%
Fats 26.22g 0.72g 39%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.11g 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Iron 2.98mg 0.56mg 30%
Calories 514kcal 22kcal 25%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.095mg 22%
Carbs 63.78g 3.81g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.437mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.05g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Sodium 353mg 7mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.146mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.48mg 13%
Calcium 13mg 100mg 9%
Selenium 6.2µg 1.3µg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Protein 5.37g 1.14g 8%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.264mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 2.5g 5%
Folate 81µg 99µg 5%
Potassium 88mg 261mg 5%
Phosphorus 66mg 41mg 4%
Choline 0.9mg 25.3mg 4%
Copper 0.09mg 0.061mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.159mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.39mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 0.84g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.995g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 ($)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.