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Shortbread vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and Tart

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1, while Tart has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% higher.
  • Tart contains 28 times less Vitamin K than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 11µg of Vitamin K, while Tart contains 0.4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tart is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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 Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%
Contains more Selenium +108.1%
Equal in Sodium - 361
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%
Contains more Selenium +108.1%
Equal in Sodium - 361

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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Tart
Contains more Vitamin E +360.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2650%
Contains more Vitamin A +94900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435.2%
Contains more Folate +23.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +360.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2650%
Contains more Vitamin A +94900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +435.2%
Contains more Folate +23.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Fats +337.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.4%
Contains more Water +234.4%
Contains more Other +14.6%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Fats +337.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.4%
Contains more Water +234.4%
Contains more Other +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +848.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +848.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Tart Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 75.3g Tart
Protein 5.37g 3.99g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 5.99g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 76.8g Tart
Calories 514kcal 372kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 4.87g Tart
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g Tart
Calcium 13mg 44mg Tart
Iron 2.98mg 3.42mg Tart
Magnesium 14mg 44mg Tart
Phosphorus 66mg 93mg Tart
Potassium 88mg 66mg Shortbread
Sodium 353mg 361mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.28mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.073mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 12.9µg Tart
Vitamin A 1IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.53mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.285mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.38mg Tart
Folate 81µg 100µg Tart
Vitamin K 11µg 0.4µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Tart
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.393g Tart
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 3.338g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.878g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Tart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tart
Tart is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.