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Shortbread vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shortbread and horse meat

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B2, while horse meat has more vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Horse meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 132% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 18 times more manganese than horse meat. While shortbread contains 0.393mg of manganese, horse meat contains only 0.022mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in horse meat is lower.
  • Horse meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horse meat is 0, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.

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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 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1686.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +330.7%
Contains more IronIron +68.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +679.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.7%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +364.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +333.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +424%
Contains more WaterWater +1677.2%
Contains more OtherOther +77.7%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.85 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +216.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +879.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Horse meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.16µg 132%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.85g 50%
Protein 5.37g 28.14g 46%
Fats 26.22g 6.05g 31%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.82mg 30%
Saturated fat 8.105g 1.9g 28%
Iron 2.98mg 5.03mg 26%
Phosphorus 66mg 247mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg 23%
Carbs 63.78g 0g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.1mg 21%
Folate 81µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.33mg 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Calories 514kcal 175kcal 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.022mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.12mg 15%
Sodium 353mg 55mg 13%
Selenium 6.2µg 13.5µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 2.12g 11%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.84mg 10%
Copper 0.09mg 0.171mg 9%
Potassium 88mg 379mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Magnesium 14mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 0g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 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 Horse meat
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
48%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.