Shortbread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shortbread and gingerbread different?
- Shortbread is richer in vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2, while gingerbread is higher in selenium, magnesium, manganese, copper, and potassium.
- Shortbread covers your daily need for saturated fat, 20% more than gingerbread.
- Shortbread contains 2 times more folate than gingerbread. Shortbread contains 81µg of folate, while gingerbread contains 33µg.
- Gingerbread is lower in saturated fat.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index (86) than shortbread (64).
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +446.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +398.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +162.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +145.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +677.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142.7% |
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~7.124g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 4.216g | 27% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 16.3µg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 4.122g | 18% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 26.22g | 16.4g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.19mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.683mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Folate | 81µg | 33µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.162mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.195mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 439mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 1.738mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 356kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 71mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 49.2g | 5% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 3.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 327mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.375mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.88mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 7.124g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | 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
30%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.983g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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