Shortbread vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Shortbread and Cornbread
- Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2, however, Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Choline.
- Cornbread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 46% more than Shortbread.
- Cornbread contains 5 times less Vitamin E than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 2.44mg of Vitamin E, while Cornbread contains 0.51mg.
- Cornbread has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.
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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 | +61.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +938.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +492.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.3% |
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 | +378.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +197.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +6422.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
6.59 g
Fats:
9.58 g
Carbs:
54.46 g
Water:
27.11 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +173.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +653.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.4% |
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
3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.963 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +92% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +324.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54% |
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:
35.66 g
Sucrose:
14.45 g
Glucose:
0.29 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
1.05 g
Maltose:
0.06 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +13.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +45.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +24.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +50% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 514kcal | 330kcal |
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| Protein | 5.37g | 6.59g |
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| Fats | 26.22g | 9.58g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 62.48g | 52.16g |
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| Carbs | 63.78g | 54.46g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 57mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 135mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 133mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.85mg |
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| Sugar | 21.65g | 16.05g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.67mg |
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| Starch | 40.47g | 35.66g |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 391mg |
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| Sodium | 353mg | 599mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 168IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.51mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.222mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 8.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 2.004mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.579mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg | 3.7µg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 55µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g | 0.224g |
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| Choline | 0.9mg | 58.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.105g | 3.732g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.708g | 3.494g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 1.963g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.059mg |
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| Threonine | 0.226mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.265mg |
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| Leucine | 0.658mg |
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| Lysine | 0.324mg |
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| Methionine | 0.157mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.343mg |
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| Valine | 0.334mg |
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| Histidine | 0.167mg |
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| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.2g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | 0.076g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.043g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 1.726g |
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.373g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornbread is relatively richer in minerals
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.