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Shortbread vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shortbread and egg whites?

  • Shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin K, yet egg whites are richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.
  • Egg whites contain less saturated fat.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index than shortbread.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +3625%
Contains more CopperCopper +291.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3472.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.6%

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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +8725%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3019%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1925%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +15323.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8637%
Contains more OtherOther +63.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103%
Contains more WaterWater +2332.5%

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
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +29885.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +328.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.34g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Egg white DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0g 56%
Fats 26.22g 0.17g 40%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0g 37%
Iron 2.98mg 0.08mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.004mg 29%
Selenium 6.2µg 20µg 25%
Calories 514kcal 52kcal 23%
Carbs 63.78g 0.73g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.105mg 20%
Folate 81µg 4µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.011mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0mg 16%
Protein 5.37g 10.9g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.439mg 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg 9%
Sodium 353mg 166mg 8%
Phosphorus 66mg 15mg 7%
Copper 0.09mg 0.023mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.005mg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.19mg 3%
Potassium 88mg 163mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 7mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 0.71g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 1.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0.07g 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 Egg white
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
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white 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)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.