Shortbread vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shortbread and ground beef?
- Shortbread is higher in vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin E, yet ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% more.
- Shortbread has 44 times more manganese than ground beef. While shortbread has 0.393mg of manganese, ground beef has only 0.009mg.
- The glycemic index of ground beef is lower.
We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types 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 IronIron | +31.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +13.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4266.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +173.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1091.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +208.1% |
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 | +1933.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +592.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +279.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1057.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +338% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +8033.3% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats | +70.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +344.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1521.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +132% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1940.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~7.322g
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.408g | 53% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 5.84mg | 49% |
Protein | 5.37g | 23.87g | 37% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.051mg | 25% |
Selenium | 6.2µg | 19.1µg | 23% |
Carbs | 63.78g | 0g | 21% |
Folate | 81µg | 7µg | 19% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.311mg | 18% |
Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
Fats | 26.22g | 15.37g | 17% |
Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.009mg | 17% |
Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.12mg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 66mg | 166mg | 14% |
Calories | 514kcal | 241kcal | 14% |
Choline | 0.9mg | 73.2mg | 13% |
Sodium | 353mg | 73mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.171mg | 11% |
Iron | 2.98mg | 2.27mg | 9% |
Saturated fat | 8.105g | 6.073g | 9% |
Vitamin K | 11µg | 2.9µg | 7% |
Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
Potassium | 88mg | 241mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 4.026mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.512mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 7.322g | 2% |
Calcium | 13mg | 33mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.09mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 62.48g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
Sugar | 21.65g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.714g | 1.173g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.775mg | 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 | 0.008g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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