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Shortbread vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Pineapple different?

  • Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Folate, while Pineapple is higher in Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Pineapple covers your daily need of Vitamin C 53% more than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 901 times more Saturated Fat than Pineapple. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Pineapple contains 0.009g.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Pineapple, raw, all varieties types were 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 Iron +927.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +725%
Contains more Zinc +308.3%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +135.9%
Equal in Calcium - 13
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 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Iron +927.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +725%
Contains more Zinc +308.3%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +135.9%
Equal in Calcium - 13

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 +12100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +881.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +555%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
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 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +12100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +881.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +555%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +894.4%
Contains more Fats +21750%
Contains more Carbs +386.1%
Contains more Other +368.2%
Contains more Water +2288.9%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +894.4%
Contains more Fats +21750%
Contains more Carbs +386.1%
Contains more Other +368.2%
Contains more Water +2288.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20715%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20715%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +250.4%
Contains more Glucose +380.6%
Contains more Fructose +606.7%
65% 34%
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
61% 18% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.99 g
Glucose: 1.73 g
Fructose: 2.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +250.4%
Contains more Glucose +380.6%
Contains more Fructose +606.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 11.72g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 0.54g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.12g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 13.12g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 50kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 0g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 21.65g 9.85g Pineapple
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g Pineapple
Calcium 13mg 13mg
Iron 2.98mg 0.29mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 8mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 109mg Pineapple
Sodium 353mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.49mg 0.12mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.11mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.393mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 6.2µg 0.1µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 58IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.02mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.079mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.032mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.5mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.213mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.112mg Pineapple
Folate 81µg 18µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 0.7µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.005mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.026mg Pineapple
Methionine 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg Pineapple
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Pineapple
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.009g Pineapple
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.013g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.04g 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 Pineapple
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
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.096g)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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