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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.

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 Iron +609.5%
Contains more Manganese +2923.1%
Contains more Selenium +129.6%
Contains more Calcium +776.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +123.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +609.5%
Contains more Manganese +2923.1%
Contains more Selenium +129.6%
Contains more Calcium +776.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +123.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +14.4%

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 E +8033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +805.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2362.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +1520%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%
Contains more Vitamin A +17500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
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 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +8033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +805.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2362.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +1520%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%
Contains more Vitamin A +17500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +1020.5%
Contains more Carbs +493.9%
Contains more Water +2190.3%
Equal in Other - 0.95
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +1020.5%
Contains more Carbs +493.9%
Contains more Water +2190.3%
Equal in Other - 0.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +890.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9811.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +890.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9811.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +319.8%
Contains more Glucose +3500%
Contains more Fructose +2900%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
52% 48%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +319.8%
Contains more Glucose +3500%
Contains more Fructose +2900%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 9.74g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 3.52g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 2.34g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 10.74g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 77kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.01g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 9.66g Hot chocolate
Fiber 1.3g 1g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 2.98mg 0.42mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 66mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 88mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 353mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.49mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.09mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.393mg 0.013mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 2.7µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.03mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.039mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.182mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.133mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.04mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 5µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 11µg 0.2µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.078g Hot chocolate
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.677g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.084g 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 Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
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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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.

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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