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Shortbread vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shortbread and fast food different?

  • Shortbread is higher in vitamin E; however, fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 37% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 6 times more vitamin E than fast food. While shortbread contains 2.44mg of vitamin E, fast food contains only 0.38mg.
  • Fast food has less saturated fat.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +376.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +414.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +227.4%
~equal in Iron ~3.06mg
~equal in Sodium ~331mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.357mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3722.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~80µg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +118.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +207.6%
Contains more WaterWater +968.1%
Contains more OtherOther +47.6%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +395.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.6%

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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +77%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +469.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +656.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Fast food DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.68g 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Selenium 6.2µg 20.3µg 26%
Fats 26.22g 12.01g 22%
Protein 5.37g 16.52g 22%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.52mg 18%
Saturated fat 8.105g 4.493g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 5.617mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.38mg 14%
Calories 514kcal 297kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.212mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Carbs 63.78g 31.5g 11%
Phosphorus 66mg 134mg 10%
Starch 40.47g 22.87g 7%
Choline 0.9mg 34.4mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 4.835g 5%
Vitamin K 11µg 4.9µg 5%
Calcium 13mg 62mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.363mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.53mg 4%
Potassium 88mg 197mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.317mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 27mg 3%
Copper 0.09mg 0.121mg 3%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.357mg 2%
Fructose 0.3g 2.27g 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Sodium 353mg 331mg 1%
Iron 2.98mg 3.06mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 21.65g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0.514g N/A
Folate 81µg 80µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.612g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.