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Shortbread vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shortbread and Turmeric

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, however, Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 844% more than Shortbread.
  • Turmeric contains 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 0.353mg of Vitamin B1, while Turmeric contains 0.058mg.
  • Turmeric has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 +1192.3%
Contains more Iron +1745.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1385.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +353%
Contains more Potassium +2263.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +818.4%
Contains more Copper +1344.4%
Contains more Manganese +4938.2%
Equal in Selenium - 6.2
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1192.3%
Contains more Iron +1745.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1385.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +353%
Contains more Potassium +2263.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +818.4%
Contains more Copper +1344.4%
Contains more Manganese +4938.2%
Equal in Selenium - 6.2

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Folate +305%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.8%
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 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Folate +305%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +706.8%
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Water +256.9%
Contains more Other +587.4%
Equal in Carbs - 67.14
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Fats +706.8%
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Water +256.9%
Contains more Other +587.4%
Equal in Carbs - 67.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1394%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1001.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1394%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1001.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +781.9%
Contains more Fructose +50%
Equal in Glucose - 0.38
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +781.9%
Contains more Fructose +50%
Equal in Glucose - 0.38

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Turmeric
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 Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 44.44g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 26.22g 3.25g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 514kcal 312kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 21.65g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 1.3g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 13mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 2.98mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 14mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 66mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 88mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 353mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 0.49mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.09mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.393mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 6.2µg
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.058mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.15mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.35mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 81µg 20µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.056g Turmeric
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.838g Turmeric
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.449g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.756g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.003g 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 Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.