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Shortbread vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Parsley different?

  • Shortbread is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Parsley is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Parsley is 1358% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 61 times more Saturated Fat than Parsley. While Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, Parsley contains only 0.132g.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Parsley, fresh are the varieties used 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 Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +145.6%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains more Calcium +961.5%
Contains more Iron +108.1%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +529.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Zinc +118.4%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
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 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +145.6%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains more Calcium +961.5%
Contains more Iron +108.1%
Contains more Magnesium +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +529.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Zinc +118.4%
Contains more Copper +65.6%

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 E +225.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +842300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +14809.1%
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 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Contains more Vitamin E +225.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +842300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +14809.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.8%
Contains more Fats +3219%
Contains more Carbs +907.6%
Contains more Water +2336.4%
Contains more Other +113.6%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +80.8%
Contains more Fats +3219%
Contains more Carbs +907.6%
Contains more Water +2336.4%
Contains more Other +113.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2173.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6614.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2173.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6614.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Parsley
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 3.03g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 2.97g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.79g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 6.33g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 36kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0.85g Parsley
Fiber 1.3g 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 13mg 138mg Parsley
Iron 2.98mg 6.2mg Parsley
Magnesium 14mg 50mg Parsley
Phosphorus 66mg 58mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 554mg Parsley
Sodium 353mg 56mg Parsley
Zinc 0.49mg 1.07mg Parsley
Copper 0.09mg 0.149mg Parsley
Manganese 0.393mg 0.16mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0.1µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.75mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.086mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.098mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.313mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.09mg Parsley
Folate 81µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin K 11µg 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg Parsley
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Parsley
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.132g Parsley
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.295g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.124g Shortbread
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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Shortbread Parsley
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
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley 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 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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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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.