Shortbread vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shortbread and hot chocolate?
- Shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin B2, yet hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12.
- Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 33% more.
- Shortbread has 81 times more vitamin E than hot chocolate. While shortbread has 2.44mg of vitamin E, hot chocolate has only 0.03mg.
- The amount of sodium in hot chocolate is lower.
- The glycemic index of hot chocolate is lower.
We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types in this article.
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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 IronIron | +609.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2923.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +129.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +776.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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 | +8033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +805.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2362.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1520% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1633.3% |
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:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1020.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +493.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2190.3% |
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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
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +890.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9811.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
5 g
Glucose:
0.01 g
Fructose:
0.01 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +319.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3500% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2900% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.084g | 55% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 2.34g | 37% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.42mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 1.431g | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.039mg | 26% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 77kcal | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.133mg | 20% |
| Folate | 81µg | 5µg | 19% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 10.74g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.013mg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.03mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 0.677g | 15% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 44mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.182mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 114mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0.2µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 2.7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 51µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 105mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 3.52g | 4% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 15.6mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 197mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.328mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.01g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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