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.
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.
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Iron
+1762.5%
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Magnesium
+133.3%
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Phosphorus
+725%
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Potassium
+125.6%
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Sodium
-38.3%
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Zinc
+1125%
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Copper
+1185.7%
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Manganese
+1686.4%
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Calcium
+6661.5%
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Iron
+1762.5%
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Magnesium
+133.3%
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Phosphorus
+725%
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Potassium
+125.6%
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Sodium
-38.3%
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Zinc
+1125%
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Copper
+1185.7%
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Manganese
+1686.4%
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Calcium
+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.
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Vitamin B1
+2253.3%
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Vitamin B2
+1993.3%
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Vitamin B5
+301.3%
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Vitamin B6
+373.3%
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Vitamin B1
+2253.3%
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Vitamin B2
+1993.3%
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Vitamin B5
+301.3%
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Vitamin B6
+373.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+160.7%
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+∞%
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Carbs
+32.9%
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Water
+153.9%
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Other
+291.3%
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
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2.06 g
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0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
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Protein
+160.7%
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+∞%
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Carbs
+32.9%
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+153.9%
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Other
+291.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+1049.7%
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Sucrose
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Fructose
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Glucose
+202.8%
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Maltose
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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:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+1049.7%
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+∞%
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Fructose
+∞%
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Glucose
+202.8%
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Maltose
+∞%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 62.48g | 84.17g |
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| Protein | 5.37g | 2.06g |
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| Fats | 26.22g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 63.78g | 84.77g |
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| Calories | 514kcal | 347kcal |
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| Starch | 40.47g | 3.52g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 21.65g | 4.03g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.6g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 879mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 39mg |
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| Sodium | 353mg | 572mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.04mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.007mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.015mg |
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| Folate | 81µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.105g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.708g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)