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Shortbread vs. Palm oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shortbread and Palm oil?

  • Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, and Copper, yet Palm oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Palm oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 206% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Palm oil is lower.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Oil, palm types in this article.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +29700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +29700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +553.3%
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 0% 319% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +553.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +281.4%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +281.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +451.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 49.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +451.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Palm oil Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 0g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 0g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 100g Palm oil
Carbs 63.78g 0g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 884kcal Palm oil
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0g Palm oil
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 0mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 0.01mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 0mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 0mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 0mg Shortbread
Sodium 353mg 0mg Palm oil
Zinc 0.49mg 0mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 15.94mg Palm oil
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 0µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 8µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Palm oil
Saturated Fat 8.105g 49.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 37g Palm oil
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 9.3g Palm oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Palm oil
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
28%
Palm oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
0%
Palm oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 41.195g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Palm oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171015/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.