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Shortbread vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Plantain raw different?

  • Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Folate, however, Plantain raw is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortbread is 40% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 88 times more Sodium than Plantain raw. While Shortbread contains 353mg of Sodium, Plantain raw contains only 4mg.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Plantains, raw 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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
7
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3
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +396.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +313.3%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +467%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.081
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Plantain raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +396.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +313.3%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +467%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.081

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
7
:
3
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Vitamin E +1642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +578.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +481.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +112600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.1%
Shortbread
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%
Plantain raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +578.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +481.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +268.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +112600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
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2
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Protein +313.1%
Contains more Fats +6986.5%
Contains more Carbs +100%
Contains more Water +1713.3%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Plantain raw
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +313.1%
Contains more Fats +6986.5%
Contains more Carbs +100%
Contains more Water +1713.3%
Contains more Other +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
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1
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11966.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Plantain raw
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11966.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 29.59g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 1.3g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.37g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 31.89g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 122kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 15g Plantain raw
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Plantain raw
Calcium 13mg 3mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 0.6mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 37mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 66mg 34mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 499mg Plantain raw
Sodium 353mg 4mg Plantain raw
Zinc 0.49mg 0.14mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.081mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 1.5µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 56µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.14mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 18.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.052mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.054mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.686mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.26mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.299mg Plantain raw
Folate 81µg 22µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 0.7µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.015mg Plantain raw
Threonine 0.034mg Plantain raw
Isoleucine 0.036mg Plantain raw
Leucine 0.059mg Plantain raw
Lysine 0.06mg Plantain raw
Methionine 0.017mg Plantain raw
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Plantain raw
Valine 0.046mg Plantain raw
Histidine 0.064mg Plantain raw
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.143g Plantain raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.032g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.069g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

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?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.962g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.