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Shortbread vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Corned beef different?

  • Shortbread is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Iron, however, Corned beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Corned beef is 68% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 18 times more Manganese than Corned beef. While Shortbread contains 0.393mg of Manganese, Corned beef contains only 0.022mg.
  • Shortbread has less Sodium.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 +62.5%
Contains more Iron +60.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.7%
Contains more Manganese +1686.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Potassium +64.8%
Contains more Zinc +834.7%
Contains more Copper +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +429%
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 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +60.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.7%
Contains more Manganese +1686.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Potassium +64.8%
Contains more Zinc +834.7%
Contains more Copper +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +429%

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 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.03
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% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +38.1%
Contains more Carbs +13470.2%
Contains more Protein +238.4%
Contains more Water +1560.8%
Contains more Other +151.5%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Fats +38.1%
Contains more Carbs +13470.2%
Contains more Protein +238.4%
Contains more Water +1560.8%
Contains more Other +151.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1142.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.4%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1142.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 0.47g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 18.17g Corned beef
Fats 26.22g 18.98g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 0.47g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 251kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0g Corned beef
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 8mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 1.86mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 125mg Corned beef
Potassium 88mg 145mg Corned beef
Sodium 353mg 973mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.09mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.393mg 0.022mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.16mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.026mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.17mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.03mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 81µg 6µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 11µg 1.5µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 8.105g 6.34g Corned beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.67g 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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Shortbread Corned beef
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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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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