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Shortbread vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortbread and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate chip cookie is richer in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily Copper needs 33% more than Shortbread.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has 2 times less Folate than Shortbread. Shortbread has 81µg of Folate, while Chocolate chip cookie has 33µg.
  • Shortbread contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 +20.2%
Contains more Calcium +192.3%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +151.1%
Contains more Zinc +91.8%
Contains more Copper +328.9%
Contains more Manganese +68.7%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%
Equal in Sodium - 341
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 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Iron +20.2%
Contains more Calcium +192.3%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +151.1%
Contains more Zinc +91.8%
Contains more Copper +328.9%
Contains more Manganese +68.7%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%
Equal in Sodium - 341

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 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +59300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +59300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +58.3%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.7
Equal in Fats - 28.4
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
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% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Water +58.3%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.7
Equal in Fats - 28.4
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.9%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.9%

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 chip cookie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 58.2g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 5.7g Chocolate chip cookie
Fats 26.22g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 63.78g 58.2g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 488kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 38mg Chocolate chip cookie
Iron 2.98mg 2.48mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 66mg 100mg Chocolate chip cookie
Potassium 88mg 221mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 353mg 341mg Chocolate chip cookie
Zinc 0.49mg 0.94mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.09mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.393mg 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 6.2µg 11.2µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 1IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.184mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.177mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.365mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.259mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 81µg 33µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.072mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 0.191mg Chocolate chip cookie
Isoleucine 0.224mg Chocolate chip cookie
Leucine 0.391mg Chocolate chip cookie
Lysine 0.214mg Chocolate chip cookie
Methionine 0.106mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.279mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.123mg Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Chocolate chip cookie
Saturated Fat 8.105g 14.071g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 8.241g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 4.541g Shortbread
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

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Chocolate chip cookie
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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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.966g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.