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Shortbread vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortbread and Nachos

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Nachos are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
  • Shortbread covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 30% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos have 8 times less Folate than Shortbread. Shortbread has 81µg of Folate, while Nachos have 10µg.
  • Nachos contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 Iron +297.3%
Contains more Copper +40.6%
Contains more Manganese +110.2%
Contains more Calcium +384.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +311.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +75.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.7%
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Iron +297.3%
Contains more Copper +40.6%
Contains more Manganese +110.2%
Contains more Calcium +384.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +311.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +75.5%
Contains more Selenium +38.7%

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.
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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.8%
Contains more Folate +710%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +75.5%
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.8%
Contains more Folate +710%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +75.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +22%
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Water +938.9%
Contains more Other +81.6%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +22%
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Water +938.9%
Contains more Other +81.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +42.9%
Contains more Sucrose +3860.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +42.9%
Contains more Sucrose +3860.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 31.71g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 4.32g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 21.5g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 34.91g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 343kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 28.33g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 1.3g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 13mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 2.98mg 0.75mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 66mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 88mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 353mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 0.49mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.09mg 0.064mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.187mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 1IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 2.44mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.123mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.133mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.63mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 81µg 10µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 11µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 8.105g 2.173g Nachos
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 5.04g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 4.343g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.032g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.617g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Nachos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.932g)
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.
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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