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Shortbread vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shortbread and ham?

  • Shortbread is richer in folate and iron, yet ham is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for sodium is 37% higher.
  • Shortbread has 27 times more folate than ham. Shortbread has 81µg of folate, while ham has 3µg.
  • Ham contains less saturated fat.
  • Ham has a lower glycemic index than shortbread.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +101.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +627.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +487.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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%
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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% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +876%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +463.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +9355.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +374.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4152%
Contains more ProteinProtein +289.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1779.7%
Contains more OtherOther +324.3%

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
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1441.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Ham DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.54g 52%
Sodium 353mg 1203mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.754mg 33%
Fats 26.22g 5.53g 32%
Protein 5.37g 20.93g 31%
Saturated fat 8.105g 1.81g 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.4mg 25%
Selenium 6.2µg 19.5µg 24%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.88mg 22%
Carbs 63.78g 1.5g 21%
Folate 81µg 3µg 20%
Iron 2.98mg 1.48mg 19%
Phosphorus 66mg 196mg 19%
Calories 514kcal 145kcal 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Choline 0.9mg 85.1mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.25mg 15%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.054mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 2.62g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.202mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg 9%
Potassium 88mg 287mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.023mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.403mg 2%
Copper 0.09mg 0.079mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 1.5g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Ham
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
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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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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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.