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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
6.64 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
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
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
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:
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 11µg | 69.3µg | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 13.137g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 248mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 726mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 4.03mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 5.562g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.456mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 120mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 4.352mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.416mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.491mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 3.03mg | 4% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 49.69g | 4% |
| Folate | 81µg | 92µg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 6.64g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.104mg | 2% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 9.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.417mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 6.7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 61.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 510kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 26.43g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 1.076g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 6.553g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.29g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | 1.485g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.062g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 11.48g | 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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)