Shortbread vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Shortbread and Fruitcake
- Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, however, Fruitcake is richer in Fiber.
- Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% more.
- Shortbread contains 7 times more Vitamin K than Fruitcake. Shortbread contains 11µg of Vitamin K, while Fruitcake contains 1.5µg.
- Fruitcake contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 IronIron | +44% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +210% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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 | +171.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +606% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +217.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +314% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +633.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +305% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +888.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +602.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~61.6g
~equal in
Other
~1.1g
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
1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +59.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 514kcal | 324kcal |
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| Protein | 5.37g | 2.9g |
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| Fats | 26.22g | 9.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 62.48g | 57.9g |
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| Carbs | 63.78g | 61.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 153mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.07mg |
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| Sugar | 21.65g | 27.42g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.27mg |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 353mg | 101mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.22mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.791mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 20µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Choline | 0.9mg | 8.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.105g | 1.048g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.708g | 4.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 3.323g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.102mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.121mg |
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| Leucine | 0.206mg |
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| Lysine | 0.121mg |
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| Methionine | 0.059mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg |
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| Valine | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)