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Shortbread vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and Sauerkraut

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin E , Folate, and Manganese, while Sauerkraut has more Vitamin C.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 40% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 23 times less Vitamin B3 than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 3.275mg of Vitamin B3, while Sauerkraut contains 0.143mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sauerkraut is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
7
:
3
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains less Sodium -46.6%
Contains more Zinc +157.9%
Contains more Manganese +160.3%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Copper - 0.096
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Sauerkraut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Contains less Sodium -46.6%
Contains more Zinc +157.9%
Contains more Manganese +160.3%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Copper - 0.096

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
6
:
4
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Vitamin E +1642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1581%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.2%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Shortbread
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%
Sauerkraut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin E +1642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1581%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.2%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
3
:
2
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Protein +490.1%
Contains more Fats +18628.6%
Contains more Carbs +1390.2%
Contains more Water +2470%
Contains more Other +108.7%
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Sauerkraut
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +490.1%
Contains more Fats +18628.6%
Contains more Carbs +1390.2%
Contains more Water +2470%
Contains more Other +108.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
1
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12326.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Sauerkraut
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12326.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
4
:
0
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +157.1%
Contains more Fructose +650%
Shortbread
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
Sauerkraut
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +157.1%
Contains more Fructose +650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 1.38g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 0.91g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.14g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 4.28g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 19kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.04g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 1.3g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 13mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 2.98mg 1.47mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 13mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 20mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 170mg Sauerkraut
Sodium 353mg 661mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.19mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.393mg 0.151mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0.6µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.14mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.021mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.022mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.143mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.093mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 81µg 24µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.013g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.067g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Sauerkraut
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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.