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Shortbread vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shortbread and napa cabbage

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, folate, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than napa cabbage.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 29% more.
  • Shortbread contains 32 times more sodium than napa cabbage. Shortbread contains 353mg of sodium, while napa cabbage contains 11mg.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of napa cabbage is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cabbage, napa, cooked.

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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 5.7% 8.7% 7.7% 28% 32% 3.8% 8.1% 1.4% 26% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more IronIron +302.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
~equal in Potassium ~87mg
~equal in Copper ~0.096mg

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 11% 4.3% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 8.7% 2.1% 8.5% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1156%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +602.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +817.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +388.2%
Contains more FatsFats +15323.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2760.1%
Contains more OtherOther +505.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2575.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Napa cabbage DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 56%
Fats 26.22g 0.17g 40%
Saturated fat 8.105g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.005mg 29%
Iron 2.98mg 0.74mg 28%
Calories 514kcal 12kcal 25%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.025mg 22%
Carbs 63.78g 2.23g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.466mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Sodium 353mg 11mg 15%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.4µg 11%
Folate 81µg 43µg 10%
Protein 5.37g 1.1g 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.203mg 8%
Phosphorus 66mg 19mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.035mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.037mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.14mg 3%
Calcium 13mg 29mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg 1%
Copper 0.09mg 0.096mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 2.23g N/A
Potassium 88mg 87mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Napa cabbage
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
6%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 ($)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.