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Shortbread vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortbread and chili pepper

  • Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B3, while chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 160% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 193 times less saturated fat than shortbread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, while chili pepper contains 0.042g.
  • Chili pepper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili pepper is 45, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more IronIron +189.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +265.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
~equal in Calcium ~14mg

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +612.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1111.1%
~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% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +187.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5859.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +624%
Contains more OtherOther +19.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2345%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27850%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3383.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Chili pepper
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 Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 143.7mg 160%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.239g 54%
Fats 26.22g 0.44g 40%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.042g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.506mg 33%
Iron 2.98mg 1.03mg 24%
Calories 514kcal 40kcal 24%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.072mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.086mg 18%
Carbs 63.78g 8.81g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.024g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Folate 81µg 23µg 15%
Sodium 353mg 9mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.244mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.69mg 12%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.5µg 10%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.187mg 9%
Protein 5.37g 1.87g 7%
Potassium 88mg 322mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Copper 0.09mg 0.129mg 4%
Phosphorus 66mg 43mg 3%
Vitamin K 11µg 14µg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.201mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Choline 0.9mg 10.9mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 7.31g N/A
Calcium 13mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 5.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 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 Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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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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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.