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Shortbread vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shortbread and Cocoa solids?

  • Shortbread is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E , yet Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 411% more.
  • Shortbread has 24 times more Vitamin E than Cocoa solids. While Shortbread has 2.44mg of Vitamin E , Cocoa solids have only 0.1mg.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types in this article.

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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 Calcium +884.6%
Contains more Iron +365.1%
Contains more Magnesium +3464.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1012.1%
Contains more Potassium +1631.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +1289.8%
Contains more Copper +4108.9%
Contains more Manganese +876.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.6%
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 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Calcium +884.6%
Contains more Iron +365.1%
Contains more Magnesium +3464.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1012.1%
Contains more Potassium +1631.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +1289.8%
Contains more Copper +4108.9%
Contains more Manganese +876.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +340%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.2%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +340%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +91.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Protein +265%
Contains more Other +463.1%
Equal in Carbs - 57.9
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more Fats +91.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Protein +265%
Contains more Other +463.1%
Equal in Carbs - 57.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1792.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.07
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1792.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.07

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Cocoa solids
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 20.9g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 26.22g 13.7g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 57.9g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 228kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 1.3g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 13mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 2.98mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 14mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 66mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 88mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 353mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 0.49mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.09mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.393mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 6.2µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.1mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.078mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.241mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.185mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.254mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 81µg 32µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 2.5µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.714g Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.105g 8.07g Cocoa solids
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 4.57g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.44g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Cocoa solids
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
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.