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Shortbread vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and Thyme

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, while Thyme has more Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 181% higher.
  • Thyme contains 17 times less Saturated Fat than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Thyme contains 0.467g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Thyme, fresh.

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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 Calcium +3015.4%
Contains more Iron +485.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1042.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Potassium +592%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +269.4%
Contains more Copper +516.7%
Contains more Manganese +337.4%
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 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3015.4%
Contains more Iron +485.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1042.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Potassium +592%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +269.4%
Contains more Copper +516.7%
Contains more Manganese +337.4%

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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Thyme
Contains more Vitamin B1 +635.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +475000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390.1%
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 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +635.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +475000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1460.7%
Contains more Carbs +160.9%
Contains more Water +1708.6%
Contains more Other +210.7%
Equal in Protein - 5.56
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Fats +1460.7%
Contains more Carbs +160.9%
Contains more Water +1708.6%
Contains more Other +210.7%
Equal in Protein - 5.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8181.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1465%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8181.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1465%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Thyme Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 10.45g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 5.56g Thyme
Fats 26.22g 1.68g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 24.45g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 101kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Thyme
Fiber 1.3g 14g Thyme
Calcium 13mg 405mg Thyme
Iron 2.98mg 17.45mg Thyme
Magnesium 14mg 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 66mg 106mg Thyme
Potassium 88mg 609mg Thyme
Sodium 353mg 9mg Thyme
Zinc 0.49mg 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.09mg 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 0.393mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.048mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.824mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 81µg 45µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Thyme
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.467g Thyme
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.081g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.532g 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 Thyme
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
93%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.