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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
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
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
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
