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Shortbread vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortbread and Hamburger

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% more.
  • Shortbread contains 2 times more Manganese than Hamburger. Shortbread contains 0.393mg of Manganese, while Hamburger contains 0.217mg.
  • Hamburger contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 less Sodium -14.7%
Contains more Manganese +81.1%
Contains more Calcium +684.6%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.1%
Contains more Potassium +156.8%
Contains more Zinc +485.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Contains more Manganese +81.1%
Contains more Calcium +684.6%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.1%
Contains more Potassium +156.8%
Contains more Zinc +485.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Copper - 0.091

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Folate +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.31
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Folate +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +82.6%
Contains more Carbs +164.6%
Contains more Protein +218.1%
Contains more Water +1085.3%
Contains more Other +73.8%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Fats +82.6%
Contains more Carbs +164.6%
Contains more Protein +218.1%
Contains more Water +1085.3%
Contains more Other +73.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2091.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2091.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +9440.9%
Contains more Glucose +222.2%
Contains more Fructose +576.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +9440.9%
Contains more Glucose +222.2%
Contains more Fructose +576.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 23.2g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 26.22g 14.36g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 24.1g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 295kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 21.65g 4.15g Hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 0.9g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 2.98mg 2.88mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 66mg 136mg Hamburger
Potassium 88mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 353mg 414mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.09mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.393mg 0.217mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.217mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.25mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.31mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 81µg 56µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.814g Shortbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 5.096g Hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 5.495g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.38g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.