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Shortbread vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortbread and Cranberry

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Cranberry is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Shortbread covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 40% more than Cranberry.
  • Cranberry has 177 times less Sodium than Shortbread. Shortbread has 353mg of Sodium, while Cranberry has 2mg.
  • Cranberry contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cranberries, raw.

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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 +1195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Zinc +444.4%
Contains more Copper +60.7%
Contains more Manganese +47.2%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Equal in Potassium - 80
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% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +1195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Zinc +444.4%
Contains more Copper +60.7%
Contains more Manganese +47.2%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Equal in Potassium - 80

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 E +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.6%
Contains more Folate +8000%
Contains more Vitamin K +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
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 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.6%
Contains more Folate +8000%
Contains more Vitamin K +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1067.4%
Contains more Fats +20069.2%
Contains more Carbs +432.8%
Contains more Other +758.3%
Contains more Water +2325.6%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Protein +1067.4%
Contains more Fats +20069.2%
Contains more Carbs +432.8%
Contains more Other +758.3%
Contains more Water +2325.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15038.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15038.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +13018.8%
Contains more Glucose +855.6%
Contains more Fructose +123.3%
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
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +13018.8%
Contains more Glucose +855.6%
Contains more Fructose +123.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Cranberry
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 Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 8.37g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 0.46g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.13g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 11.97g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 46kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 0g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 21.65g 4.27g Cranberry
Fiber 1.3g 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 13mg 8mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 0.23mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 6mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 11mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 80mg Shortbread
Sodium 353mg 2mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.49mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.056mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.267mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0.1µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 63IU Cranberry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Cranberry
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.32mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 14mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.012mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.02mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.101mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.295mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.057mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 1µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 5µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.003mg Cranberry
Threonine 0.028mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg Cranberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg Cranberry
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Cranberry
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.008g Cranberry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.018g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.055g 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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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Cranberry
Low Fats diet ok
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
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
8%
Cranberry

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?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.