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Shortbread vs. Pea soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortbread and pea soup

  • Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin K, and manganese, while pea soup has more copper.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 38% higher.
  • Pea soup contains 81 times less folate than shortbread. Shortbread contains 81µg of folate, while pea soup contains 1µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pea soup is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Soup, pea, green, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 11% 3.6% 6.3% 27% 49% 17% 20% 44% 32% 20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.9%
Contains more IronIron +308.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Sodium ~336mg

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 2% 1% 1.8% 0% 10% 5.8% 8.7% 2.9% 4.6% 0% 0.5% 0.75% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1156%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +555.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5400%
Contains more FolateFolate +8000%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1366.7%
~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
3% 10% 85%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 1.09 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2305.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +545.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2248.6%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%

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
50% 36% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.524 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.372 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.142 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1703.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5763.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Pea soup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.142g 55%
Fats 26.22g 1.09g 39%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.524g 34%
Iron 2.98mg 0.73mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.04mg 26%
Calories 514kcal 61kcal 23%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.025mg 22%
Folate 81µg 1µg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.462mg 18%
Carbs 63.78g 9.88g 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.09mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.372g 16%
Vitamin K 11µg 0.2µg 9%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.245mg 6%
Copper 0.09mg 0.146mg 6%
Selenium 6.2µg 3.6µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.049mg 5%
Protein 5.37g 3.2g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.02mg 4%
Phosphorus 66mg 47mg 3%
Choline 0.9mg 13.2mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.9g 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.64mg 1%
Sodium 353mg 336mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Potassium 88mg 71mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 7.98g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Calcium 13mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 3.19g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
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 Pea soup
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
3%
Pea soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
23%
Pea soup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea soup
Pea soup contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.581g)
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. Pea soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174561/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.