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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, and Vitamin A.
  • 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% 0.06% 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% 10% 22% 3% 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 +16500%
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 Opinion
Calories 514kcal 353kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 4.15g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 22.41g Shortbread
Net carbs 62.48g 37.64g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 38.44g Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cream pie
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Cream pie
Calcium 13mg 66mg Cream pie
Potassium 88mg 161mg Cream pie
Iron 2.98mg 1.49mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 27.39g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 0.8g Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.118mg Cream pie
Zinc 0.49mg 0.44mg Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 79mg Cream pie
Sodium 353mg 266mg Cream pie
Vitamin A 1IU 166IU Cream pie
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg Cream pie
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.09mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cream pie
Manganese 0.393mg 0.161mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 6µg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.087mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.14mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.605mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.232mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.02mg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cream pie
Vitamin K 11µg 9.5µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 19µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 2.49g Shortbread
Choline 0.9mg 17.9mg Cream pie
Saturated Fat 8.105g 12.449g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 7.336g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.149g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

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.