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Shortbread vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shortbread and Cream cracker

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B2, while Cream cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Cream cracker covers your daily need of Iron 55% more than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Cream cracker. While Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, Cream cracker contains only 5.362g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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 Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +147.7%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.7%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +98%
Contains more Selenium +53.2%
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 8% 277% 18% 43% 12% 150% 19% 37% 102% 52%
Contains less Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +147.7%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.7%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +98%
Contains more Selenium +53.2%

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 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +84%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.065
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% 32% 0% 0% 75% 56% 96% 28% 15% 112% 58% 45%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Folate +84%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.065

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.7%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Other +251.5%
Equal in Carbs - 64.55
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% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Fats +28.7%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Other +251.5%
Equal in Carbs - 64.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.4%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
29% 58% 13%
Saturated Fat: 5.362 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.45 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +237.5%
Contains more Starch +28.2%
Contains more Glucose +155.6%
Contains more Fructose +216.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
85% 10% 2%
Starch: 51.87 g
Sucrose: 6.22 g
Glucose: 0.92 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.27 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +237.5%
Contains more Starch +28.2%
Contains more Glucose +155.6%
Contains more Fructose +216.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cream cracker Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 62.15g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 7.01g Cream cracker
Fats 26.22g 20.37g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 64.55g Cream cracker
Calories 514kcal 484kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 51.87g Cream cracker
Fructose 0.3g 0.95g Cream cracker
Sugar 21.65g 9.37g Cream cracker
Fiber 1.3g 2.4g Cream cracker
Calcium 13mg 26mg Cream cracker
Iron 2.98mg 7.38mg Cream cracker
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Cream cracker
Phosphorus 66mg 98mg Cream cracker
Potassium 88mg 129mg Cream cracker
Sodium 353mg 1148mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.66mg Cream cracker
Copper 0.09mg 0.111mg Cream cracker
Manganese 0.393mg 0.778mg Cream cracker
Selenium 6.2µg 9.5µg Cream cracker
Vitamin A 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.59mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.298mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.24mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 5.08mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.462mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.065mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 149µg Cream cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg Cream cracker
Vitamin K 11µg 17.9µg Cream cracker
Trans Fat 0.714g 3.969g Shortbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 5.362g Cream cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 10.625g Cream cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 2.45g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 1.542g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.045g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Cream cracker
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
43%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.28g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.743g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker 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.

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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/nutrients

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

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