Shortbread vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shortbread and smoked salmon different?
- Shortbread is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese; however, smoked salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for smoked salmon is 136% higher.
- Shortbread contains 41 times more folate than smoked salmon. While shortbread contains 81µg of folate, smoked salmon contains only 2µg.
- Smoked salmon has less saturated fat.
- Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than shortbread (64).
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2211.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +422.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1434.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +210.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3950% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +171% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +291.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +9788.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +506.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +240.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1900% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +424.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +231.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +736.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.26µg | 136% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 17.1µg | 86% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 685IU | 86% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.995g | 49% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 32.4µg | 48% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 4.32g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 0.929g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.023mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.85mg | 27% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 18.28g | 26% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 0g | 21% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 117kcal | 20% |
| Folate | 81µg | 2µg | 20% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.101mg | 16% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 89mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.017mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.278mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.23mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 672mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 164mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 2.023g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.87mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 4.72mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0.1µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 1.35mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 175mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.073g | 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 |
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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
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76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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