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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.
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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +492.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.2%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +159.3%
~equal in Selenium ~6.3µg

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% 0.06% 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 0% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +555.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.317mg
~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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +147.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.8%
Contains more OtherOther +61.2%
~equal in Water ~3.39g

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +167.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 34%
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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +15%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +188.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +230%
~equal in Sucrose ~22.82g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 514kcal 430kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 26.22g 10.6g Shortbread
Net carbs 62.48g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 63.78g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 14mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 13mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 88mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.98mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 21.65g 24.85g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.09mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.49mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 40.47g 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 66mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 353mg 459mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.51mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.2µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.265mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 11µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 81µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.055g Graham cracker
Choline 0.9mg 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 2.509g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 5.388g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.599g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.024g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.004g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 4.735g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.472g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
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 ($)

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.