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Shortbread vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Corn raw different?

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Selenium, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B3 than Corn raw.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortbread is 39% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 35 times more Vitamin E than Corn raw. While Shortbread contains 2.44mg of Vitamin E , Corn raw contains only 0.07mg.
  • Corn raw has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +473.1%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +141.1%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +206.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.46
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +473.1%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +141.1%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +206.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.46

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +3385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +18600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Folate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +18600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.2%
Contains more Fats +1842.2%
Contains more Carbs +241.1%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Water +2012.5%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +64.2%
Contains more Fats +1842.2%
Contains more Carbs +241.1%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Water +2012.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1452.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1609.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1452.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1609.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +610%
Contains more Sucrose +2258.4%
Contains more Glucose +852.8%
Contains more Fructose +546.7%
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
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +610%
Contains more Sucrose +2258.4%
Contains more Glucose +852.8%
Contains more Fructose +546.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 16.7g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 3.27g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 1.35g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 18.7g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 86kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 5.7g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 21.65g 6.26g Corn raw
Fiber 1.3g 2g Corn raw
Calcium 13mg 2mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 0.52mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 37mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 66mg 89mg Corn raw
Potassium 88mg 270mg Corn raw
Sodium 353mg 15mg Corn raw
Zinc 0.49mg 0.46mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.054mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.163mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0.6µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.07mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.155mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.055mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.77mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.093mg Corn raw
Folate 81µg 42µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 0.3µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn raw
Threonine 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.129mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Corn raw
Valine 0.185mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.089mg Corn raw
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Corn raw
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.325g Corn raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.432g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.487g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 0.468g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.014g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Corn raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.