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Shortbread vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shortbread and safflower

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B5, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron in safflower is higher than in shortbread.
  • Safflower covers your daily need for copper, 184% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 2 times more saturated fat than safflower. While shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, safflower contains only 3.682g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2421.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +680.7%
Contains more IronIron +64.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1841.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +930.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +875.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +412.5%

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 0% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1547.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86%
Contains more ProteinProtein +201.3%
Contains more FatsFats +46.6%
Contains more WaterWater +56.1%
Contains more OtherOther +430.1%

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Safflower
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 Safflower DV% diff.
Copper 0.09mg 1.747mg 184%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 28.223g 133%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 1.17mg 85%
Phosphorus 66mg 644mg 83%
Magnesium 14mg 353mg 81%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 4.03mg 74%
Manganese 0.393mg 2.014mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 1.163mg 68%
Zinc 0.49mg 5.05mg 41%
Iron 2.98mg 4.9mg 24%
Protein 5.37g 16.18g 22%
Saturated fat 8.105g 3.682g 20%
Folate 81µg 160µg 20%
Fats 26.22g 38.45g 19%
Potassium 88mg 687mg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Sodium 353mg 3mg 15%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Carbs 63.78g 34.29g 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.415mg 8%
Calcium 13mg 78mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.284mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 4.848g 5%
Calories 514kcal 517kcal 0%
Net carbs 62.48g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 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 Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.423g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower 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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.