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Shortbread vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shortbread and tilsit cheese

  • Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while tilsit cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 88% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 16 times more vitamin B3 than tilsit cheese. While shortbread contains 3.275mg of vitamin B3, tilsit cheese contains only 0.205mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in shortbread is lower.
  • Tilsit cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tilsit cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cheese, tilsit.

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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 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more IronIron +1195.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2923.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5284.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +614.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +657.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg

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 0% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +478.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1497.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +305%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.346mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.065mg

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
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3292.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +354.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1090.6%
Contains more OtherOther +372.8%
~equal in Fats ~25.98g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1054.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.136g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Tilsit cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Calcium 13mg 700mg 69%
Phosphorus 66mg 500mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.721g 51%
Saturated fat 8.105g 16.775g 39%
Protein 5.37g 24.41g 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 102mg 34%
Iron 2.98mg 0.23mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 249µg 28%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.5mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.061mg 24%
Carbs 63.78g 1.88g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.205mg 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Sodium 353mg 753mg 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.013mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Folate 81µg 20µg 15%
Selenium 6.2µg 14.5µg 15%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Calories 514kcal 340kcal 9%
Copper 0.09mg 0.026mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.359mg 3%
Potassium 88mg 65mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 7.136g 1%
Fats 26.22g 25.98g 0%
Net carbs 62.48g 1.88g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.346mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.065mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 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 Tilsit cheese
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
38%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.