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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, 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.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is 50.

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.
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 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more IronIron +20.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +292.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +328.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.6%
~equal in Sodium ~341mg

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 0.67% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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 WaterWater +58.3%
Contains more OtherOther +94.2%
~equal in Protein ~5.7g
~equal in Fats ~28.4g
~equal in Carbs ~58.2g

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
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.09mg 0.386mg 33%
Saturated fat 8.105g 14.071g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 4.541g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg 23%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Vitamin A 0µg 139µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.184mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.365mg 12%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.663mg 12%
Folate 81µg 33µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.177mg 11%
Magnesium 14mg 55mg 10%
Selenium 6.2µg 11.2µg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Iron 2.98mg 2.48mg 6%
Phosphorus 66mg 100mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.94mg 4%
Potassium 88mg 221mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 8.241g 4%
Calcium 13mg 38mg 3%
Fats 26.22g 28.4g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Carbs 63.78g 58.2g 2%
Protein 5.37g 5.7g 1%
Calories 514kcal 488kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.084mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.259mg 1%
Sodium 353mg 341mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 62.48g 58.2g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.123mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 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 Chocolate chip cookie
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
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.