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Shortbread vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortbread and Drumstick tree

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 157% more.
  • Shortbread contains 246 times more Saturated Fat than Drumstick tree. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Drumstick tree contains 0.033g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Drumstick pods, 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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
6
:
4
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Iron +727.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Manganese +51.7%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +221.4%
Contains more Potassium +423.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Equal in Copper - 0.084
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +727.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Manganese +51.7%
Contains more Selenium +785.7%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +221.4%
Contains more Potassium +423.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Equal in Copper - 0.084

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
6
:
4
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +428.2%
Contains more Folate +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +7300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Drumstick tree
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +428.2%
Contains more Folate +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +7300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
4
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Protein +155.7%
Contains more Fats +13010%
Contains more Carbs +647.7%
Contains more Water +2350%
Equal in Other - 0.97
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Drumstick tree
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +155.7%
Contains more Fats +13010%
Contains more Carbs +647.7%
Contains more Water +2350%
Equal in Other - 0.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6476.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277433.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6476.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277433.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 5.33g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 2.1g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.2g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 8.53g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 37kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Drumstick tree
Fiber 1.3g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 13mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Iron 2.98mg 0.36mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 66mg 50mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 353mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.49mg 0.45mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.084mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.259mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0.7µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.053mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.074mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.62mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 81µg 44µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Drumstick tree
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.102g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.003g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Drumstick tree
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree 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 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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.