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Shortbread vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortbread and Tuna Bluefin

  • Shortbread has more Iron, and Folate, however, Tuna Bluefin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 453% more than Shortbread.
  • Tuna Bluefin has 41 times less Folate than Shortbread. Shortbread has 81µg of Folate, while Tuna Bluefin has 2µg.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +30%
Contains more Iron +127.5%
Contains more Manganese +1865%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.9%
Contains more Potassium +267%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +654.8%
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 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +127.5%
Contains more Manganese +1865%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.9%
Contains more Potassium +267%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +654.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Folate +3950%
Contains more Vitamin A +251900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +639.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.306
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 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Folate +3950%
Contains more Vitamin A +251900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +639.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.306

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +317.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +457%
Contains more Water +1541.4%
Contains more Other +358.3%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more Fats +317.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +457%
Contains more Water +1541.4%
Contains more Other +358.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +351.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 0g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 26.22g 6.28g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 0g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 184kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 10mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 1.31mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 66mg 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 88mg 323mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 353mg 50mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.49mg 0.77mg Tuna Bluefin
Copper 0.09mg 0.11mg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.393mg 0.02mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 1IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.278mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.306mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 81µg 2µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.612g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 2.053g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.844g 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 Tuna Bluefin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.