Shortbread vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shortbread and ice cream sandwich
- Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin K; however, ice cream sandwich is richer in copper.
- Shortbread covers your daily iron needs 34% more than ice cream sandwich.
- Ice cream sandwich has 8 times less vitamin K than shortbread. Shortbread has 11µg of vitamin K, while ice cream sandwich has 1.3µg.
- Ice cream sandwich contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Ice cream sandwich.
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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 | +1046.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +561.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.5% |
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 | +510% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +218% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +746.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +138.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +788.9% |
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:
4.29 g
Fats:
8.57 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
48.9 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +206% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1258.3% |
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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
2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.272 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +152.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +266.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 2.272g | 40% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.26mg | 34% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 8.57g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 2.317g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.111mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.254mg | 18% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Calories | 514kcal | 237kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.4mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.146mg | 13% |
| Folate | 81µg | 34µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 1.566mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 2.661g | 10% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 129mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 86µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 37.14g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 1.3µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 3.1µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.028mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 4.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.05µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.381mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 115mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 37.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 18.57g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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
30%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.788g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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.