Shortbread vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shortbread and feta
- Shortbread has more iron, while feta has more vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Feta's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
- Feta contains 5 times less iron than shortbread. Shortbread contains 2.98mg of iron, while feta contains 0.65mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in shortbread is lower.
- Feta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of feta is 27, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cheese, feta.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +41.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +358.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1303.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3692.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +487.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +410.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.9% |
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 | +1255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +230.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +511.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +153.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +201.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +497.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1611.1% |
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:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1459.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1433.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +404.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1308.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.69µg | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.591g | 52% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 493mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.844mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 337mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 14.946g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.65mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.424mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 917mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 2.88mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 4.09g | 20% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 14.21g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.154mg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.028mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 15µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.18mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.991mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 125µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.967mg | 13% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 264kcal | 13% |
| Folate | 81µg | 32µg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 1.8µg | 8% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 21.28g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.032mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 4.623g | 5% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 15.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 62mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 4.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 4.09g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.841g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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