Shortbread vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between shortbread and icing
- Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, selenium, copper, and phosphorus than icing.
- Shortbread's daily need coverage for iron is 35% more.
- Icing contains less saturated fat.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of icing is 51.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +158.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1762.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.9% |
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 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3430% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1388.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +483.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +912.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +155.6% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +318.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~67.89g
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
2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~7.951g
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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| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.16mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.01mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 2.974g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.22mg | 19% |
| Folate | 81µg | 8µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Fats | 26.22g | 16.23g | 15% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 0g | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.1µg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 184mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 1.53mg | 6% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 418kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 4.86g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 7.951g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.302mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 67.89g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 2.3mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 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
30%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.45g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)