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Shortbread vs. Coconut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Coconut oil different?

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Selenium than Coconut oil.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut oil is 372% higher.
  • Coconut oil has less Sodium.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Oil, coconut are the varieties used 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 +1200%
Contains more Iron +5860%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +2350%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +5860%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +2350%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +2118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1733.3%
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% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11900%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Fats +277.8%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11900%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Fats +277.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.332
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.332

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Coconut oil
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Coconut oil Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 0g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 0g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 99.06g Coconut oil
Carbs 63.78g 0g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 892kcal Coconut oil
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0g Coconut oil
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 1mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 0.05mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 0mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 0mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 0mg Shortbread
Sodium 353mg 0mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.49mg 0.02mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.11mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 0µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 0.6µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.028g Coconut oil
Saturated Fat 8.105g 82.475g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 6.332g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.702g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 1.676g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.019g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Coconut oil
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
0%
Coconut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
0%
Coconut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 74.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.