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Shortbread vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shortbread and Poppy seed

  • Shortbread has less Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily Manganese needs 275% more than Shortbread.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Spices, poppy seed.

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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 +10961.5%
Contains more Iron +227.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2378.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1218.2%
Contains more Potassium +717%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +1512.2%
Contains more Copper +1707.8%
Contains more Manganese +1606.6%
Contains more Selenium +117.7%
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 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Contains more Calcium +10961.5%
Contains more Iron +227.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2378.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1218.2%
Contains more Potassium +717%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +1512.2%
Contains more Copper +1707.8%
Contains more Manganese +1606.6%
Contains more Selenium +117.7%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.324
Equal in Folate - 82
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 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.324
Equal in Folate - 82

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +126.7%
Contains more Protein +235%
Contains more Fats +58.5%
Contains more Water +65.3%
Contains more Other +518.4%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more Carbs +126.7%
Contains more Protein +235%
Contains more Fats +58.5%
Contains more Water +65.3%
Contains more Other +518.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.1%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +800.9%
Equal in Glucose - 0.37
Equal in Fructose - 0.29
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
78% 12% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +800.9%
Equal in Glucose - 0.37
Equal in Fructose - 0.29

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Poppy seed Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 8.63g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 17.99g Poppy seed
Fats 26.22g 41.56g Poppy seed
Carbs 63.78g 28.13g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 525kcal Poppy seed
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.29g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 2.99g Poppy seed
Fiber 1.3g 19.5g Poppy seed
Calcium 13mg 1438mg Poppy seed
Iron 2.98mg 9.76mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 14mg 347mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 66mg 870mg Poppy seed
Potassium 88mg 719mg Poppy seed
Sodium 353mg 26mg Poppy seed
Zinc 0.49mg 7.9mg Poppy seed
Copper 0.09mg 1.627mg Poppy seed
Manganese 0.393mg 6.707mg Poppy seed
Selenium 6.2µg 13.5µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.77mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.854mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.1mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.896mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.247mg Poppy seed
Folate 81µg 82µg Poppy seed
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg Poppy seed
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 8.105g 4.517g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 5.982g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 28.569g Poppy seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.273g 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 Poppy seed
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
36%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.588g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.