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Shortbread vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shortbread and scallion

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin E, while scallion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Scallion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 163% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 253 times more saturated fat than scallion. While shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, scallion contains only 0.032g.
  • Scallion has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of scallion is 32, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +101.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +933.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +453.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.083mg

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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +541.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +292.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +523.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +328%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1781.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +533.3%
~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% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +193.4%
Contains more FatsFats +13700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +768.9%
Contains more OtherOther +27.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2395.3%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24744.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11151.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 11µg 207µg 163%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.074g 55%
Fats 26.22g 0.19g 40%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.032g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.055mg 25%
Calories 514kcal 32kcal 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Iron 2.98mg 1.48mg 19%
Carbs 63.78g 7.34g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.08mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.525mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.027g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Sodium 353mg 16mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.55mg 13%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.6µg 10%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.16mg 10%
Protein 5.37g 1.83g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Potassium 88mg 276mg 6%
Calcium 13mg 72mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 2.6g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.075mg 5%
Phosphorus 66mg 37mg 4%
Folate 81µg 64µg 4%
Choline 0.9mg 5.7mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.061mg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.39mg 1%
Copper 0.09mg 0.083mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 2.33g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 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 Scallion
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
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion 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 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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.