Shortbread vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shortbread and powdered milk
- Shortbread has more iron; however, powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 135% higher.
- Powdered milk has 6 times less iron than shortbread. Shortbread has 2.98mg of iron, while powdered milk has 0.47mg.
- Shortbread is lower in saturated fat.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than powdered milk.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.
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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 | +534% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +882.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +507.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6915.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1411.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +581.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1075.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +162.9% |
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 | +320.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +407% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +283.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +607.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +325.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12944.4% |
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:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +390.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +490.3% |
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Fats
~26.71g
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
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1152% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.25µg | 135% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 776mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 912mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 1.205mg | 69% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.665g | 51% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 26.32g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 16.742g | 39% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 2.271mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 1330mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.47mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 258µg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 3.34mg | 26% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 117.4mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.302mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 16.3µg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 85mg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.646mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.04mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.58mg | 12% |
| Folate | 81µg | 37µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 38.42g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 2.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 7.924g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 496kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 371mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 26.71g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.371mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.592mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.578mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.087mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.271mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.762mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 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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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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93%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.637g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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