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Shortbread vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shortbread and gooseberries different?

  • Shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin E; however, gooseberries are richer in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for shortbread is 40% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 353 times more sodium than gooseberries. While shortbread contains 353mg of sodium, gooseberries contain only 1mg.
  • Gooseberries have a lower glycemic index (15) than shortbread (64).

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Gooseberries, raw are the varieties 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.
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 7.1% 7.5% 17% 12% 23% 3.3% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more IronIron +861.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +308.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +933.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 92% 5% 7.4% 0% 10% 6.9% 5.6% 17% 18% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +559.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +991.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +510.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4420.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +526.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2340.8%

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
9% 13% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13052.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2526.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Gooseberry DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.317g 53%
Fats 26.22g 0.58g 39%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.038g 37%
Iron 2.98mg 0.31mg 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.7mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.04mg 26%
Calories 514kcal 44kcal 24%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.03mg 22%
Folate 81µg 6µg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.3mg 19%
Carbs 63.78g 10.18g 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.051g 17%
Sodium 353mg 1mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.37mg 14%
Fiber 1.3g 4.3g 12%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.144mg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.6µg 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Protein 5.37g 0.88g 9%
Phosphorus 66mg 27mg 6%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.12mg 3%
Potassium 88mg 198mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Copper 0.09mg 0.07mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.286mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.08mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 5.88g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
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 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 Gooseberry
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
13%
Gooseberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
10%
Gooseberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.