Shortbread vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Shortbread and Graham cracker
- Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, however, Graham cracker is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
- Shortbread covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 32% more than Graham cracker.
- Graham cracker has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).
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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.
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Sodium
-23.1%
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Calcium
+492.3%
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Iron
+26.8%
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Magnesium
+185.7%
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Phosphorus
+180.3%
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Potassium
+93.2%
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Zinc
+95.9%
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Copper
+88.9%
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Manganese
+159.3%
Equal in Selenium - 6.3
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Sodium
-23.1%
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Calcium
+492.3%
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Iron
+26.8%
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Magnesium
+185.7%
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Phosphorus
+180.3%
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Potassium
+93.2%
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Zinc
+95.9%
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Copper
+88.9%
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Manganese
+159.3%
Equal in Selenium - 6.3
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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Vitamin E
+61.6%
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Vitamin B1
+33.2%
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Vitamin A
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+35.5%
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Vitamin B5
+30.8%
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Vitamin B6
+119.7%
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Folate
+12.3%
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Vitamin K
+30%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.317
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Vitamin E
+61.6%
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Vitamin B1
+33.2%
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Vitamin A
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+35.5%
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Vitamin B5
+30.8%
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Vitamin B6
+119.7%
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Folate
+12.3%
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Vitamin K
+30%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.317
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+147.4%
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Protein
+24.6%
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Carbs
+21.8%
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Other
+61.2%
Equal in Water - 3.39
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
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Fats
+147.4%
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Protein
+24.6%
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Carbs
+21.8%
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+61.2%
Equal in Water - 3.39
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+167.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+54.5%
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Saturated Fat
-79.9%
Saturated Fat:
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.326 g
Saturated Fat:
1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.388 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+167.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+54.5%
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Saturated Fat
-79.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+15%
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Glucose
+188.9%
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Fructose
+230%
Equal in Sucrose - 22.82
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
46.56 g
Sucrose:
22.82 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
0.99 g
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0 g
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0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+15%
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Glucose
+188.9%
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Fructose
+230%
Equal in Sucrose - 22.82
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 62.48g | 74.26g |
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| Protein | 5.37g | 6.69g |
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| Fats | 26.22g | 10.6g |
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| Carbs | 63.78g | 77.66g |
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| Calories | 514kcal | 430kcal |
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| Starch | 40.47g | 46.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.99g |
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| Sugar | 21.65g | 24.85g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.4g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 77mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 3.78mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 40mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 185mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 353mg | 459mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.96mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 1.019mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 1.51mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 4.439mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.156mg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg | 14.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g | 0.055g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.105g | 1.633g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.708g | 2.509g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 5.388g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 4.735g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.024g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | 0.599g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.472g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)