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Shortbread vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortbread and sugar substitute

  • Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, manganese, copper, and phosphorus, while sugar substitute has more calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 87% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 24 times less vitamin B1 than shortbread. Shortbread contains 0.353mg of vitamin B1, while sugar substitute contains 0.015mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shortbread is lower.
  • Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.6%
Contains more IronIron +1762.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1185.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +725%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1686.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6661.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.9%
Contains more WaterWater +153.9%
Contains more OtherOther +291.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1049.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +202.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 13mg 879mg 87%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 56%
Fats 26.22g 0g 40%
Saturated fat 8.105g 37%
Iron 2.98mg 0.16mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.015mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.015mg 23%
Folate 81µg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.022mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Starch 40.47g 3.52g 15%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Sodium 353mg 572mg 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Copper 0.09mg 0.007mg 9%
Calories 514kcal 347kcal 8%
Phosphorus 66mg 8mg 8%
Carbs 63.78g 84.77g 7%
Protein 5.37g 2.06g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.015mg 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.04mg 4%
Fiber 1.3g 0.6g 3%
Magnesium 14mg 6mg 2%
Potassium 88mg 39mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 4.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Sugar substitute
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Shortbread
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.