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Shortbread vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortbread and Raisin

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Raisin is richer in Copper, and Potassium.
  • Shortbread covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 40% more than Raisin.
  • Raisin has 32 times less Sodium than Shortbread. Shortbread has 353mg of Sodium, while Raisin has 11mg.
  • Raisin contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Raisins, seedless.

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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 +58.5%
Contains more Zinc +122.7%
Contains more Manganese +31.4%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains more Calcium +284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53%
Contains more Potassium +751.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +253.3%
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 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Contains more Iron +58.5%
Contains more Zinc +122.7%
Contains more Manganese +31.4%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains more Calcium +284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53%
Contains more Potassium +751.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +253.3%

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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Raisin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.9%
Contains more Folate +1520%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.1%
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% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.9%
Contains more Folate +1520%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +74.9%
Contains more Fats +5600%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Water +328.6%
Contains more Other +80.6%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more Protein +74.9%
Contains more Fats +5600%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Water +328.6%
Contains more Other +80.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13052.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22402.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.037 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13052.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22402.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1398.9%
Contains more Sucrose +4564.4%
Contains more Glucose +7608.3%
Contains more Fructose +9793.3%
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
4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1398.9%
Contains more Sucrose +4564.4%
Contains more Glucose +7608.3%
Contains more Fructose +9793.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Raisin Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 75.48g Raisin
Protein 5.37g 3.07g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.46g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 79.18g Raisin
Calories 514kcal 299kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 2.7g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 29.68g Raisin
Sugar 21.65g 59.19g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 3.7g Raisin
Calcium 13mg 50mg Raisin
Iron 2.98mg 1.88mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 32mg Raisin
Phosphorus 66mg 101mg Raisin
Potassium 88mg 749mg Raisin
Sodium 353mg 11mg Raisin
Zinc 0.49mg 0.22mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.318mg Raisin
Manganese 0.393mg 0.299mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0.6µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.12mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Raisin
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.106mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.125mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.766mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.095mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.174mg Raisin
Folate 81µg 5µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 3.5µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.05mg Raisin
Threonine 0.077mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.057mg Raisin
Leucine 0.096mg Raisin
Lysine 0.084mg Raisin
Methionine 0.021mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Raisin
Valine 0.083mg Raisin
Histidine 0.072mg Raisin
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Raisin
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.058g Raisin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.051g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.037g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.001g 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 Raisin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.047g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients

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

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