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.
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 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% |
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.
| 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 | +59300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 514kcal | 488kcal |
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| Protein | 5.37g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 26.22g | 28.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 62.48g | 58.2g |
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| Carbs | 63.78g | 58.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 70mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 55mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 38mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 221mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.48mg |
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| Sugar | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.386mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.94mg |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 353mg | 341mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 594IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 139µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.663mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.177mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 1.365mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 33µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Choline | 0.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.105g | 14.071g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.708g | 8.241g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 4.541g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.224mg |
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| Leucine | 0.391mg |
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| Lysine | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.106mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg |
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| Valine | 0.279mg |
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| Histidine | 0.123mg |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.966g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)