Shortbread vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shortbread and lamb
- Shortbread has more vitamin B1, manganese, and folate; however, lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 106% higher.
- Lamb has 18 times less manganese than shortbread. Shortbread has 0.393mg of manganese, while lamb has 0.022mg.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than lamb.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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 | +58.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1686.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +252.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +810.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +325.8% |
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 | +1642.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +253% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +139.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10311.1% |
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:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +356.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1392.2% |
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
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +451.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.5% |
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Saturated fat
~8.83g
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.55µg | 106% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 1.51g | 45% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 24.52g | 38% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 26.4µg | 37% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 4.46mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.1mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 6.66mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 0g | 21% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 188mg | 17% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 93.7mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.022mg | 16% |
| Folate | 81µg | 18µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.14mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.88mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 72mg | 12% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 294kcal | 11% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 20.94g | 8% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 310mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.66mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 8.82g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 4.6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.119mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 8.83g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.725g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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