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Shortbread vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shortbread and mackerel

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1 and iron; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and choline.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • Shortbread contains 18 times more vitamin B1 than mackerel. Shortbread contains 0.353mg of vitamin B1, while mackerel contains 0.02mg.
  • Shortbread contains less sodium.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more IronIron +112.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +407.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +490.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +284.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1083.9%

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.
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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1665%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41%
Contains more FolateFolate +440%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +477.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11188.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.3mg

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +244.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1094.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1201%
~equal in Fats ~25.1g

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 353mg 4450mg 178%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 6.2µg 73.4µg 122%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.02mg 28%
Phosphorus 66mg 254mg 27%
Protein 5.37g 18.5g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.41mg 26%
Carbs 63.78g 0g 21%
Iron 2.98mg 1.4mg 20%
Choline 0.9mg 101.6mg 18%
Folate 81µg 15µg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 6.21g 14%
Potassium 88mg 520mg 13%
Magnesium 14mg 60mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.19mg 10%
Calories 514kcal 305kcal 10%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.1mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Calcium 13mg 66mg 5%
Saturated fat 8.105g 7.148g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 8.32g 4%
Vitamin K 11µg 7.8µg 3%
Fats 26.22g 25.1g 2%
Copper 0.09mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 0g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 2.44mg 2.38mg 0%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.3mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.391g 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 Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 4097mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.