Shortbread vs. Murray Vanilla Wafers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shortbread and murray Vanilla Wafers
- Shortbread has more vitamin B2, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, murray Vanilla Wafers are higher in vitamin B1.
- Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 12% more than murray Vanilla Wafers.
- Murray Vanilla Wafers contain 2 times less monounsaturated fat than shortbread. Shortbread contains 6.708g of monounsaturated fat, while murray Vanilla Wafers contain 3.9g.
- Murray Vanilla Wafers have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and MURRAY, Vanilla Wafer.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19% |
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:
4 g
Fats:
17.4 g
Carbs:
72.9 g
Water:
4.1 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.3% |
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
5.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.6 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.7% |
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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| Iron | 2.98mg | 37% | |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 17% | |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 26.22g | 17.4g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 6.6g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 5.7g | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 3.9g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.42mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 2.6mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 5.37g | 4g | 3% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 461kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 72.9g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Folate | 81µg | 88µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 401mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 71.5g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 84mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 31.5g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 0.25g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 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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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.405g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)