Shortbread vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shortbread and coconut?
- Shortbread is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and folate, yet coconut is richer in manganese, copper, and fiber.
- Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 108% higher.
- Shortbread has 18 times more sodium than coconut. Shortbread has 353mg of sodium, while coconut has 20mg.
We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Nuts, coconut meat, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +22.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +304.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +383.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +281.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.9% |
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 | +916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +434.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1470% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +506.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +211.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1244.4% |
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:
3.33 g
Fats:
33.49 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
46.99 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +318.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1205.3% |
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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
29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +370.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2174.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 29.698g | 98% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.366g | 53% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 1.5mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.435mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 9g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.066mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.02mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.54mg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 15.23g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.24mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 20mg | 14% |
| Folate | 81µg | 26µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 1.425g | 13% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 33.49g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0.2µg | 9% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 354kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 356mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 113mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 10.1µg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.43mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.1mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 3.33g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 12.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.593g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)