Shortbread vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shortbread and pilaf
- Shortbread has more vitamin B2 and vitamin E; however, pilaf has more selenium, folate, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pilaf is 48% higher.
- Pilaf has 61 times less vitamin E than shortbread. Shortbread has 2.44mg of vitamin E, while pilaf has 0.04mg.
- Pilaf is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.
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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 IronIron | +22.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +538.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +422.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1844.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1813.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +123.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +274.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1698.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2108.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
71.23 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.13 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6896.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +260% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +76% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.377g | 53% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 32.4µg | 48% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 1303mg | 41% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 1.37g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 0.307g | 35% |
| Folate | 81µg | 212µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.4mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.603mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.882mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 6.127mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.087mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.04mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 0.373g | 16% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 71.23g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 154mg | 13% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 10.42g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0.5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.715mg | 8% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 359kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.166mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.44mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.01mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 76.31g | 4% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 188mg | 3% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 17.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 75.11g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 1.53g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
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47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 950mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)