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Shortbread vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shortbread and eggnog different?

  • Shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin E; however, eggnog is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for shortbread is 35% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 81 times more folate than eggnog. While shortbread contains 81µg of folate, eggnog contains only 1µg.
  • Eggnog has less sodium.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Eggnog are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more IronIron +1390%
Contains more CopperCopper +592.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7760%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.46mg

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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1061.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +938.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3019%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +8000%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5700%

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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more FatsFats +525.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +692.3%
Contains more OtherOther +53.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2192.8%

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +415.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4105.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68%

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
Eggnog
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97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +52375%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +414.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +650%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Eggnog
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 Eggnog DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.198g 54%
Iron 2.98mg 0.2mg 35%
Fats 26.22g 4.19g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.034mg 27%
Saturated fat 8.105g 2.591g 25%
Calories 514kcal 88kcal 21%
Folate 81µg 1µg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.105mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Carbs 63.78g 8.05g 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.005mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.21mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 1.302g 14%
Sodium 353mg 54mg 13%
Calcium 13mg 130mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.19mg 10%
Choline 0.9mg 52.2mg 9%
Copper 0.09mg 0.013mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 0.3µg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Phosphorus 66mg 109mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Selenium 6.2µg 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.417mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.05mg 2%
Protein 5.37g 4.55g 2%
Potassium 88mg 165mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 8.05g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.46mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0.04g 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 Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients

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

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