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Shortbread vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shortbread and tamarind

  • Shortbread has more folate, vitamin E, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, tamarind has more magnesium, potassium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for shortbread is 39% higher.
  • Tamarind has 24 times less vitamin E than shortbread. Shortbread has 2.44mg of vitamin E, while tamarind has 0.1mg.
  • Tamarind is lower in saturated fat.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than tamarind.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Tamarinds, raw.

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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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +390%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +376.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +557.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +469.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +613.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.8mg
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +292.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +855.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.066mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4270%
Contains more WaterWater +772.2%
Contains more OtherOther +162.1%
~equal in Carbs ~62.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3606.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14011.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Tamarind DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.059g 55%
Fats 26.22g 0.6g 39%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.272g 36%
Magnesium 14mg 92mg 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Folate 81µg 14µg 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.181g 16%
Potassium 88mg 628mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.1mg 16%
Fiber 1.3g 5.1g 15%
Calories 514kcal 239kcal 14%
Sodium 353mg 28mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.152mg 12%
Selenium 6.2µg 1.3µg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.938mg 8%
Vitamin K 11µg 2.8µg 7%
Phosphorus 66mg 113mg 7%
Calcium 13mg 74mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.428mg 6%
Protein 5.37g 2.8g 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.143mg 4%
Iron 2.98mg 2.8mg 2%
Choline 0.9mg 8.6mg 1%
Carbs 63.78g 62.5g 0%
Net carbs 62.48g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 38.8g N/A
Copper 0.09mg 0.086mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.066mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 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 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 Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.833g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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.

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.