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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.
  • 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.
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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
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.
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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.328mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +52.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1020.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +493.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2190.3%
~equal in Other ~0.95g

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
65% 31% 4%
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
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 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.
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 DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Hot chocolate
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
15%
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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