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Shortbread vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shortbread and fudge

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin E, and vitamin K; however, fudge is richer in copper.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 27% more.
  • Shortbread contains 20 times more folate than fudge. Shortbread contains 81µg of folate, while fudge contains 4µg.
  • Fudge contains less sodium.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of fudge is 49.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Fudge
Fudge
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more IronIron +68.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +276.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +265.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.422mg

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%
Fudge
Fudge
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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 0% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1760.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +685.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1925%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1011.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Fudge
Fudge
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.7%
Contains more FatsFats +151.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.8%
Contains more WaterWater +172.5%
~equal in Other ~0.95g

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
Fudge
Fudge
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2132.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Fudge DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.373g 53%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.026mg 27%
Copper 0.09mg 0.329mg 27%
Fats 26.22g 10.41g 24%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.176mg 19%
Folate 81µg 4µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.085mg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Iron 2.98mg 1.77mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.18mg 15%
Sodium 353mg 45mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 2.943g 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 1.4µg 8%
Saturated fat 8.105g 6.448g 8%
Selenium 6.2µg 2.5µg 7%
Protein 5.37g 2.39g 6%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.11mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.012mg 5%
Calories 514kcal 411kcal 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 44µg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 36mg 5%
Carbs 63.78g 76.44g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Calcium 13mg 49mg 4%
Choline 0.9mg 10mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g 2%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.422mg 1%
Potassium 88mg 134mg 1%
Phosphorus 66mg 71mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 73.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0.165g N/A
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 0g 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 Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.657g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.