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Shortbread vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shortbread and Pickled cucumber

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin E , while Pickled cucumber has more Vitamin K.
  • Shortbread covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 40% more than Pickled cucumber.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pickled cucumber is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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 +645%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.4%
Contains more Potassium +282.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Zinc +2350%
Contains more Manganese +3472.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.085
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% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +645%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.4%
Contains more Potassium +282.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Zinc +2350%
Contains more Manganese +3472.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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 +2611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3040%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +744.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +688.9%
Contains more Folate +8000%
Contains more Vitamin A +19000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +327.3%
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 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin E +2611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3040%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +744.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +688.9%
Contains more Folate +8000%
Contains more Vitamin A +19000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +327.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1527.3%
Contains more Fats +13010%
Contains more Carbs +2722.1%
Contains more Water +2513.3%
Contains more Other +203.9%
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% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +1527.3%
Contains more Fats +13010%
Contains more Carbs +2722.1%
Contains more Water +2513.3%
Contains more Other +203.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10179%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10179%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 1.06g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 0.33g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.2g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 2.26g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 11kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 1.06g Pickled cucumber
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 0mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 0.4mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 4mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 14mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 23mg Shortbread
Sodium 353mg 1208mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.02mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.085mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.011mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 191IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.01mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.038mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.009mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 1µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Threonine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Isoleucine 0.01mg Pickled cucumber
Leucine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Lysine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Methionine 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Valine 0.011mg Pickled cucumber
Histidine 0.005mg Pickled cucumber
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Pickled cucumber
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.052g Pickled cucumber
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.003g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.081g 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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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Pickled cucumber
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
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 855mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber 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)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.