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Shortbread vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shortbread and Spaghetti

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while Spaghetti has more Selenium.
  • Shortbread covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 40% more than Spaghetti.
  • The amount of Sodium in Spaghetti is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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 Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +496%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Manganese +22%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +325.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +496%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Manganese +22%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +325.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1665%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1665%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2719.4%
Contains more Carbs +106.7%
Contains more Other +267.9%
Contains more Water +1625.8%
Equal in Protein - 5.8
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +2719.4%
Contains more Carbs +106.7%
Contains more Other +267.9%
Contains more Water +1625.8%
Equal in Protein - 5.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5020.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2454%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5020.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2454%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +55.6%
Contains more Sucrose +23222.2%
Contains more Glucose +800%
Contains more Fructose +900%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +55.6%
Contains more Sucrose +23222.2%
Contains more Glucose +800%
Contains more Fructose +900%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 29.06g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 26.22g 0.93g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 30.86g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 158kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 26.01g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.03g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 13mg 7mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 0.5mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 66mg 58mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 44mg Shortbread
Sodium 353mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.49mg 0.51mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.09mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.393mg 0.322mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.06mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.02mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.02mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.4mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.112mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.049mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 7µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.176g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.131g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.024g 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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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
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 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.

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients

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

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