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Shortbread vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shortbread and marble cake different?

  • Shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin E; however, marble cake is richer in phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for marble cake is 30% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 3 times more saturated fat than marble cake. While shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, marble cake contains only 2.45g.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains more IronIron +84%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +182.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +316.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +184%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +292.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.9%
Contains more FatsFats +124.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.6%
Contains more OtherOther +123.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Marble cake DV% diff.
Phosphorus 66mg 275mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 3.779g 30%
Saturated fat 8.105g 2.45g 26%
Fats 26.22g 11.7g 22%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Iron 2.98mg 1.62mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.181mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.13mg 14%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.139mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.85mg 11%
Folate 81µg 36µg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.546mg 11%
Sodium 353mg 519mg 7%
Vitamin K 11µg 2.8µg 7%
Selenium 6.2µg 2.6µg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 2.9g 6%
Calcium 13mg 76mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 4.75g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.096mg 5%
Calories 514kcal 416kcal 5%
Carbs 63.78g 79.5g 5%
Copper 0.09mg 0.135mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.025mg 4%
Protein 5.37g 3.4g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Potassium 88mg 123mg 1%
Choline 0.9mg 4.5mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.35mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 76.6g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 35.71g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Marble cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Shortbread
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 ($)
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.

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

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.