Shortbread vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shortbread and soba?
- Shortbread is richer than soba in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, copper, and phosphorus.
- Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 40% more.
- Shortbread has 12 times more vitamin B2 than soba. While shortbread has 0.314mg of vitamin B2, soba has only 0.026mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in soba is lower.
- The glycemic index of soba is lower.
We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +225% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +520.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1025% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +308.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +542.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1057.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
73.01 g
Other:
0.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1928.1% |
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Protein
~5.06g
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
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26758.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.031g | 55% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 0.1g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 0.019g | 37% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.48mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.026mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.094mg | 22% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 99kcal | 21% |
| Folate | 81µg | 7µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 0.026g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.51mg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 21.44g | 14% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 60mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.008mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.374mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 5.06g | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 21.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 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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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soba contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soba is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soba is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)