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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 of 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.

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 Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +446.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +398.9%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.8%
Contains more Selenium +162.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Sodium - 327
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +446.2%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +398.9%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.8%
Contains more Selenium +162.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Sodium - 327

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.4%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.4%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +59.9%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Water +677.8%
Contains more Other +142.7%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +59.9%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Water +677.8%
Contains more Other +142.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 49.2g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 3.9g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 16.4g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 49.2g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 356kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.98mg 2.88mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 66mg 54mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 353mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.39mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 6.2µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 1IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.19mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.162mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.738mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 81µg 33µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 4.216g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Gingerbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
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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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.
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.