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Shortbread vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shortbread and rice pudding

  • Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, rice pudding is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 36% more than rice pudding.
  • Rice pudding has 20 times less folate than shortbread. Shortbread has 81µg of folate, while rice pudding has 4µg.
  • Rice pudding contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 32% 11% 14% 6% 10% 37% 14% 7.4% 10%
Contains more IronIron +705.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +589.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +707.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 15% 0% 12% 19% 33% 8.3% 17% 8.1% 30% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +639.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1925%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1508.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +206.5%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1939.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1421.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13776.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Rice pudding DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.06g 55%
Fats 26.22g 1.63g 38%
Iron 2.98mg 0.37mg 33%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.967g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.075mg 23%
Calories 514kcal 111kcal 20%
Folate 81µg 4µg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.443mg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.441g 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.057mg 15%
Carbs 63.78g 20.81g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.141mg 13%
Sodium 353mg 109mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Calcium 13mg 105mg 9%
Selenium 6.2µg 1.9µg 8%
Copper 0.09mg 0.018mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0.1g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Protein 5.37g 3.29g 4%
Phosphorus 66mg 87mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.035mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.288mg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.38mg 1%
Potassium 88mg 130mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 20.71g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.126mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.273mg 0%
Lysine 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Rice pudding
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Shortbread
11%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
15%
Rice pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rice pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.