Shortbread vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shortbread and macadamia
- Shortbread has more folate, while macadamia has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Macadamia covers your daily need for manganese, 163% more than shortbread.
- Shortbread contains 71 times more sodium than macadamia. While shortbread contains 353mg of sodium, macadamia contains only 5mg.
- Macadamia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of macadamia is 10, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +72.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +828.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +553.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +318.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +740% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +951.1% |
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 | +351.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +636.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +238.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +287.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 4.131mg | 163% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 58.877g | 130% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 75.77g | 76% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.756mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 1.195mg | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 1.502g | 45% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 8.6g | 29% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 130mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 12.061g | 18% |
| Folate | 81µg | 11µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 13.82g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 188mg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 1.05g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.275mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 5mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.54mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.162mg | 12% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 718kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.758mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 3.69mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 368mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 85mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 3.6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 2.473mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 7.91g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 4.57g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.07g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +361.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +164.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.7% |
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +454.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +777.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
1.05 g
Sucrose:
4.43 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +3754.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +373.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +414.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +328.6% |
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