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Shortbread vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Roe different?

  • Shortbread is higher in Iron, and Manganese, however, Roe is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roe is 481% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 30 times more Manganese than Roe. While Shortbread contains 0.393mg of Manganese, Roe contains only 0.013mg.
  • Roe has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
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Roe
Contains more Iron +287%
Contains more Manganese +2923.1%
Contains more Calcium +115.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +680.3%
Contains more Potassium +221.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.9%
Contains more Zinc +161.2%
Contains more Copper +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +733.9%
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 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Iron +287%
Contains more Manganese +2923.1%
Contains more Calcium +115.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +680.3%
Contains more Potassium +221.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.9%
Contains more Zinc +161.2%
Contains more Copper +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +733.9%

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.
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Roe
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +30200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.6%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +30200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.6%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Fats +218.6%
Contains more Carbs +3221.9%
Contains more Protein +433%
Contains more Water +1528.6%
Contains more Other +152.4%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +218.6%
Contains more Carbs +3221.9%
Contains more Protein +433%
Contains more Water +1528.6%
Contains more Other +152.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Roe
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Roe Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 1.92g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 28.62g Roe
Fats 26.22g 8.23g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 1.92g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 204kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Roe
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 28mg Roe
Iron 2.98mg 0.77mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Roe
Phosphorus 66mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 88mg 283mg Roe
Sodium 353mg 117mg Roe
Zinc 0.49mg 1.28mg Roe
Copper 0.09mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.393mg 0.013mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 1IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.277mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.192mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.185mg Roe
Folate 81µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Roe
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.866g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 2.129g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 3.404g 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 Roe
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
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.