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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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 |
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:
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
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
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% |
