Shortbread vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shortbread and coleslaw different?
- Shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, and copper; however, coleslaw is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coleslaw is 50% higher.
- Shortbread contains 16 times more vitamin B3 than coleslaw. While shortbread contains 3.275mg of vitamin B3, coleslaw contains only 0.206mg.
- Coleslaw has less saturated fat.
- Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index (39) than shortbread (64).
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Fast foods, coleslaw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
Contains more IronIron | +1254.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +500% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +285.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +351.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1257.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1470% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1489.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +544.5% |
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:
0.95 g
Fats:
9.91 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
73.42 g
Other:
0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +465.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +164.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +328.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +24.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1939.4% |
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
1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +151.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
8.96 g
Glucose:
1.69 g
Fructose:
1.44 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.09 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +134.3% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +369.4% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +380% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
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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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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 11µg | 70.9µg | 50% |
Iron | 2.98mg | 0.22mg | 35% |
Saturated fat | 8.105g | 1.599g | 30% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.026mg | 27% |
Fats | 26.22g | 9.91g | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.02mg | 23% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 5.348g | 20% |
Folate | 81µg | 20% | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.206mg | 19% |
Calories | 514kcal | 153kcal | 18% |
Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.6mg | 16% |
Carbs | 63.78g | 14.89g | 16% |
Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.54mg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.102mg | 13% |
Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 2.671g | 10% |
Protein | 5.37g | 0.95g | 9% |
Copper | 0.09mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 66mg | 20mg | 7% |
Sodium | 353mg | 203mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
Calcium | 13mg | 30mg | 2% |
Fiber | 1.3g | 1.9g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.246mg | 2% |
Fructose | 0.3g | 1.44g | 1% |
Potassium | 88mg | 129mg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 8mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 62.48g | 12.99g | N/A |
Sugar | 21.65g | 12.19g | N/A |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.714g | 0.037g | N/A |
Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | 0.279g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.024g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 4.979g | N/A |
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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%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%

9%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Coleslaw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.