Shortbread vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between shortbread and maple sugar
- Shortbread has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin E; however, maple sugar is richer in manganese and zinc.
- Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 175% more.
- Maple sugar contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Sugars, maple.
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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 | +85.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +675% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +592.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +211.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1136.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1025.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3822.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2315.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8087.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +568.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +133.3% |
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:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5270% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13010% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +122.2% |
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
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10381.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8226% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 4.422mg | 175% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.1g | 55% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 6.06mg | 51% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 0.2g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 0.036g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.009mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.013mg | 23% |
| Folate | 81µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.04mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 0.064g | 17% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.61mg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 11mg | 15% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 0.1g | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.8µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 3mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 90.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 354kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.048mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.003mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 274mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 90.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 84.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 2.1mg | 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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.