Shortbread vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between shortbread and Swiss cheese
- Shortbread has more iron and vitamin B1; however, Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 128% more.
- Shortbread contains 32 times more vitamin B1 than Swiss cheese. Shortbread contains 0.353mg of vitamin B1, while Swiss cheese contains 0.011mg.
- Shortbread contains less saturated fat.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of Swiss cheese is 27.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cheese, swiss.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2192.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1411.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +135.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6746.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +791.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +769.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +383.9% |
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 | +306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5017.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +685.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +710% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1622.2% |
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:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4329.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +402% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +945.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.3% |
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
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +520.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.06µg | 128% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 890mg | 88% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 574mg | 73% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 1.341g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 18.227g | 46% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 26.96g | 43% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 30µg | 43% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.13mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 4.37mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 288µg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 93mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.011mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 1.44g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.064mg | 20% |
| Folate | 81µg | 10µg | 18% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.026mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.6mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 1.4µg | 8% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 30.99g | 7% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 187mg | 7% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 393kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.047mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 15.5mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 8.046g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.302mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.353mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Potassium | 88mg | 72mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 0.987g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.038mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.959mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.585mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.032g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 0.734g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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