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Shortbread vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shortbread and Jerky

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, however, Jerky has more Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 75% higher.
  • Jerky has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Shortbread. Shortbread has 0.353mg of Vitamin B1, while Jerky has 0.154mg.
  • Shortbread is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
8
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Manganese +254.1%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +81.9%
Contains more Magnesium +264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Potassium +578.4%
Contains more Zinc +1555.1%
Contains more Copper +152.2%
Contains more Selenium +72.6%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Manganese +254.1%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +81.9%
Contains more Magnesium +264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Potassium +578.4%
Contains more Zinc +1555.1%
Contains more Copper +152.2%
Contains more Selenium +72.6%

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
7
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +398%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Shortbread
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +398%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +479.8%
Contains more Protein +518.2%
Contains more Water +548.9%
Contains more Other +564.1%
Equal in Fats - 25.6
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +479.8%
Contains more Protein +518.2%
Contains more Water +548.9%
Contains more Other +564.1%
Equal in Fats - 25.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
1
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +723.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.5%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +723.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 9.2g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 26.22g 25.6g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 11g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 410kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 9g Jerky
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 13mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 2.98mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 14mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 66mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 88mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 353mg 2081mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.09mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.393mg 0.111mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.154mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.142mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.732mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.163mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 81µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 11µg 2.3µg Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Jerky
Saturated Fat 8.105g 10.85g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.011g 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 Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 1728mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.745g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.