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Shortbread vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shortbread and crème caramel?

  • Shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and vitamin E, yet crème caramel is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for iron is 33% higher.
  • Shortbread has 40 times more vitamin B3 than crème caramel. Shortbread has 3.275mg of vitamin B3, while crème caramel has 0.082mg.
  • Crème caramel contains less sodium.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +684.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +221.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3830%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +538.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.47mg

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% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +960.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1003.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3893.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5400%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.5%
Contains more FatsFats +550.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180%
Contains more OtherOther +68.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1790.3%

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
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +429.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2024%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Crème caramel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.392g 53%
Fats 26.22g 4.03g 34%
Iron 2.98mg 0.38mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Saturated fat 8.105g 1.799g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.032mg 27%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.082mg 20%
Calories 514kcal 145kcal 18%
Folate 81µg 9µg 18%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.01mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.23mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 1.266g 14%
Carbs 63.78g 22.78g 14%
Sodium 353mg 53mg 13%
Vitamin K 11µg 0.2µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.21mg 8%
Calcium 13mg 83mg 7%
Copper 0.09mg 0.028mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Selenium 6.2µg 8.7µg 5%
Phosphorus 66mg 96mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.514mg 4%
Protein 5.37g 4.53g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.044mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 9mg 1%
Potassium 88mg 118mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 22.78g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 23.15g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.47mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g 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 Crème caramel
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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.306g)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.