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Shortbread vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shortbread and fish sandwiches?

  • Shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and folate, yet fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 31% more.
  • Shortbread has 4 times more vitamin E than fish sandwiches. While shortbread has 2.44mg of vitamin E, fish sandwiches have only 0.55mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fish sandwiches is lower.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types 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.
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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more IronIron +98.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +3111.1%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.07mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +110.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1245.6%
Contains more OtherOther +106.8%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +158.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +233.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +390%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.105g 1.949g 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Selenium 6.2µg 18µg 21%
Fats 26.22g 12.45g 21%
Iron 2.98mg 1.5mg 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 6.257g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.14mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.55mg 13%
Calories 514kcal 257kcal 13%
Carbs 63.78g 26.69g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.21mg 12%
Sodium 353mg 602mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 2.595g 10%
Protein 5.37g 10.29g 10%
Folate 81µg 46µg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.15mg 7%
Phosphorus 66mg 116mg 7%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.264mg 6%
Choline 0.9mg 28.9mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 25mg 3%
Potassium 88mg 206mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Copper 0.09mg 0.075mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin K 11µg 13.6µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Fructose 0.3g 1.47g 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 3.53g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.49mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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