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Shortbread vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shortbread and custard

  • Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and vitamin E; however, custard is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for iron is 33% more.
  • Shortbread contains 56 times more manganese than custard. Shortbread contains 0.393mg of manganese, while custard contains 0.007mg.
  • Custard contains less saturated fat.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of custard is 35.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more IronIron +776.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5514.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +969.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg
~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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +478.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2381.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5400%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1211.1%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.064mg

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% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more FatsFats +555.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +262.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1940.3%
~equal in Other ~0.96g

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% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +495.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2568.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Custard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Custard DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.312g 53%
Fats 26.22g 4g 34%
Iron 2.98mg 0.34mg 33%
Saturated fat 8.105g 2.032g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.061mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Calories 514kcal 122kcal 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.132mg 20%
Folate 81µg 9µg 18%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.007mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.06mg 16%
Carbs 63.78g 17.6g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 1.127g 14%
Calcium 13mg 139mg 13%
Sodium 353mg 84mg 12%
Phosphorus 66mg 130mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 0.2µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.699mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.22mg 7%
Copper 0.09mg 0.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 52µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Potassium 88mg 207mg 4%
Protein 5.37g 3.99g 3%
Choline 0.9mg 11.8mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.064mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 62.48g 17.6g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 4.82g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.51mg 0%
Selenium 6.2µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g 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 Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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