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Shortbread vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shortbread and chocolate ice cream

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, and manganese; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 26% more.
  • Shortbread contains 14 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream. Shortbread contains 3.275mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate ice cream contains 0.226mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more IronIron +220.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +738.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +740.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1349.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2400%

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% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.3%
Contains more FatsFats +138.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1447.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.2%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1930.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.1%

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 ice cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.41g 53%
Iron 2.98mg 0.93mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.042mg 26%
Fats 26.22g 11g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.226mg 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Folate 81µg 16µg 16%
Calories 514kcal 216kcal 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.3mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg 13%
Sodium 353mg 76mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Carbs 63.78g 28.2g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg 11%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.14mg 11%
Calcium 13mg 109mg 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 0.3µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.194mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 3.21g 9%
Selenium 6.2µg 2.5µg 7%
Phosphorus 66mg 107mg 6%
Saturated fat 8.105g 6.8g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.554mg 5%
Copper 0.09mg 0.135mg 5%
Potassium 88mg 249mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 29mg 4%
Choline 0.9mg 22.5mg 4%
Protein 5.37g 3.8g 3%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.58mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.055mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 27g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 25.36g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g 0%
Trans fat 0.714g 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

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Shortbread Chocolate ice cream
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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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.305g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.