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Shortbread vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and Crackers

  • Shortbread contains less Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Crackers.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 49% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +823.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more IronIron +35.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg
~equal in Selenium ~6.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +530%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +966.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.6%
Contains more OtherOther +141.7%
~equal in Fats ~26.43g
~equal in Carbs ~61.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.553g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 34%
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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +202%
Contains more StarchStarch +22.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +30.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.29g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Shortbread Crackers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Crackers Opinion
Calories 514kcal 510kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 6.64g Crackers
Fats 26.22g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 62.48g 59g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 61.3g Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Crackers
Calcium 13mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 88mg 118mg Crackers
Iron 2.98mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 21.65g 8.18g Crackers
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.09mg 0.104mg Crackers
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg
Starch 40.47g 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 66mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 353mg 726mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.393mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 6.2µg 6.7µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.063mg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 81µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 0.714g 1.076g Shortbread
Choline 0.9mg 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 8.105g 5.562g Crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 6.553g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg Crackers
Threonine 0.193mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.246mg Crackers
Leucine 0.471mg Crackers
Lysine 0.103mg Crackers
Methionine 0.112mg Crackers
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Crackers
Valine 0.294mg Crackers
Histidine 0.145mg Crackers
Fructose 0.3g 0.29g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 1.485g Crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Shortbread
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.