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Shortbread vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shortbread and horchata

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, selenium, copper, and vitamin K in shortbread is higher than in horchata.
  • Shortbread covers your daily iron needs 37% more than horchata.
  • Horchata contains less sodium.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of horchata is 31.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant.

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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 2.1% 5.4% 3% 0.38% 0.67% 1.6% 6.4% 1.8% 1.3% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.8%
Contains more IronIron +29700%
Contains more CopperCopper +4400%
Contains more ZincZinc +716.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3830%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%

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%
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% 4.8% 0% 0% 0% 0.88% 0% 3.9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6868.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1018.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3593%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +453.6%
Contains more OtherOther +442.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2319.4%

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
10% 60% 16% 15%
Starch: 0.99 g
Sucrose: 6.17 g
Glucose: 1.64 g
Fructose: 1.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +3987.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +240.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +355.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +416.7%
~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 Horchata
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Horchata DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 56%
Fats 26.22g 0.71g 39%
Iron 2.98mg 0.01mg 37%
Saturated fat 8.105g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0mg 24%
Calories 514kcal 54kcal 23%
Folate 81µg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.047mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.01mg 17%
Carbs 63.78g 11.52g 17%
Starch 40.47g 0.99g 16%
Sodium 353mg 14mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.24mg 15%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.4µg 11%
Copper 0.09mg 0.002mg 10%
Protein 5.37g 0.48g 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg 9%
Phosphorus 66mg 15mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.017mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 3mg 3%
Fructose 0.3g 1.55g 2%
Potassium 88mg 34mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 11.52g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 9.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 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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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Horchata
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
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)

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. Horchata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171941/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.