Shortbread vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between shortbread and cinnamon
- Shortbread has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate; however, cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, and vitamin K.
- Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 742% more.
- Shortbread contains 23 times more saturated fat than cinnamon. Shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, while cinnamon contains 0.345g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Spices, cinnamon, ground.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +328.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7607.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +389.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +273.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4344.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1504.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +665.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +183.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1122.2% |
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:
3.99 g
Fats:
1.24 g
Carbs:
80.59 g
Water:
10.58 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2014.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +193.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +249.5% |
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
0.345 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.068 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2626.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12144.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.02 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +104850% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +188.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +270% |
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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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 17.466mg | 742% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 53.1g | 207% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1002mg | 99% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 8.32mg | 67% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.068g | 55% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 1.24g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 0.345g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.022mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.339mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.041mg | 21% |
| Folate | 81µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 31.2µg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 0.246g | 16% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 10mg | 15% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 247kcal | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.83mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 1.332mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 60mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 431mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.158mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 3.1µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 80.59g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 3.99g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.358mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 2.32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g | 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
30%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
318%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.76g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.