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Shortbread vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shortbread and Chocolate brownie?

  • Shortbread is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2, yet Chocolate brownie is richer in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for Copper is 33% higher.
  • Shortbread has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate brownie. Shortbread has 3.275mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate brownie has 0.982mg.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +62%
Contains more Calcium +338.5%
Contains more Magnesium +278.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +98%
Contains more Copper +331.1%
Contains more Manganese +49.4%
Contains more Selenium +85.5%
Equal in Sodium - 343
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Iron +62%
Contains more Calcium +338.5%
Contains more Magnesium +278.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +98%
Contains more Copper +331.1%
Contains more Manganese +49.4%
Contains more Selenium +85.5%
Equal in Sodium - 343

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.5%
Contains more Folate +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +82600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.5%
Contains more Folate +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +82600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +11%
Contains more Water +250%
Contains more Other +84.5%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +11%
Contains more Water +250%
Contains more Other +84.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.319
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.319

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 50.2g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 26.22g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 63.78g 50.2g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 466kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 2.98mg 1.84mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 66mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 88mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 353mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.49mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.09mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.393mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 6.2µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 1IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.141mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.19mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.982mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.328mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 81µg 29µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 8.105g 7.319g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Chocolate brownie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.