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Shortbread vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shortbread and garden cress

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3; however, garden cress is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Garden cress covers your daily vitamin K needs 442% more than shortbread.
  • Garden cress contains 352 times less saturated fat than shortbread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, while garden cress contains 0.023g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cress, garden, 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.
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 27% 24% 53% 49% 57% 6.3% 33% 1.8% 72% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +129.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +113%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +588.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +171.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +523.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +588.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.7%

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 230% 115% 14% 0% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 0% 1355% 60% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4826.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +2066.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~80µg

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
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3645.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1059.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2383.3%
Contains more OtherOther +74.8%

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
5% 49% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.228 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2706.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3551.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Garden cress
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Garden cress DV% diff.
Vitamin K 11µg 541.9µg 442%
Vitamin C 0mg 69mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.228g 54%
Fats 26.22g 0.7g 39%
Vitamin A 0µg 346µg 38%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.023g 37%
Calories 514kcal 32kcal 24%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.08mg 23%
Iron 2.98mg 1.3mg 21%
Carbs 63.78g 5.5g 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.239g 16%
Potassium 88mg 606mg 15%
Sodium 353mg 14mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.247mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.7mg 12%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.9µg 10%
Copper 0.09mg 0.17mg 9%
Calcium 13mg 81mg 7%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.553mg 7%
Protein 5.37g 2.6g 6%
Magnesium 14mg 38mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.26mg 4%
Choline 0.9mg 19.5mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.242mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g 1%
Phosphorus 66mg 76mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 4.4g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 4.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Folate 81µg 80µg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g 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 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 Garden cress
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
150%
Garden cress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
33%
Garden cress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 ($)
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.
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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.