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Shortbread vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shortbread and cumin?

  • Shortbread has less iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and fiber than cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 792% higher.
  • Shortbread has 5 times more saturated fat than cumin. Shortbread has 8.105g of saturated fat, while cumin has 1.535g.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index than shortbread.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Spices, cumin seed 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%
Cumin
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2514.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7061.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1931.8%
Contains more IronIron +2126.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +863.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +879.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +656.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +748.1%

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%
Cumin
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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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +710%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +512.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +2644.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.327mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Cumin
3
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +17.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +231.7%
Contains more WaterWater +123.9%
Contains more OtherOther +639.8%

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
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 2.98mg 66.36mg 792%
Manganese 0.393mg 3.333mg 128%
Calcium 13mg 931mg 92%
Copper 0.09mg 0.867mg 86%
Magnesium 14mg 366mg 84%
Phosphorus 66mg 499mg 62%
Potassium 88mg 1788mg 50%
Zinc 0.49mg 4.8mg 39%
Fiber 1.3g 10.5g 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 3.279g 34%
Saturated fat 8.105g 1.535g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.435mg 28%
Protein 5.37g 17.81g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.628mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 14.04g 18%
Folate 81µg 10µg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Sodium 353mg 168mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.579mg 8%
Calories 514kcal 375kcal 7%
Carbs 63.78g 44.24g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 3.33mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Fats 26.22g 22.27g 6%
Vitamin K 11µg 5.4µg 5%
Choline 0.9mg 24.7mg 4%
Selenium 6.2µg 5.2µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.327mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 2.25g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.