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Shortbread vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shortbread and cream pie

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin E; however, cream pie is richer in calcium.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 22% more.
  • Shortbread contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than cream pie. Shortbread contains 3.275mg of vitamin B3, while cream pie contains 0.605mg.
  • Shortbread contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +407.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
~equal in Selenium ~6µg

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% 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% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +441.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +326.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1888.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.4%
Contains more FatsFats +17%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.9%
Contains more WaterWater +842.2%
~equal in Other ~1.08g

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +624.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.336g

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 pie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cream pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.149g 48%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.087mg 22%
Saturated fat 8.105g 12.449g 20%
Iron 2.98mg 1.49mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.605mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Folate 81µg 19µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.14mg 13%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.161mg 10%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.09mg 9%
Calories 514kcal 353kcal 8%
Carbs 63.78g 38.44g 8%
Fats 26.22g 22.41g 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Calcium 13mg 66mg 5%
Sodium 353mg 266mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.02mg 4%
Copper 0.09mg 0.118mg 3%
Choline 0.9mg 17.9mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.232mg 2%
Protein 5.37g 4.15g 2%
Fiber 1.3g 0.8g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 7.336g 2%
Phosphorus 66mg 79mg 2%
Potassium 88mg 161mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 11µg 9.5µg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 21.65g 27.39g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.44mg 0%
Selenium 6.2µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g 2.49g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.344g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie 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.

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 pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.