Shortbread vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shortbread and wafer different?
- Shortbread is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin E, and folate; however, wafer is richer in copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for wafer is 41% higher.
- Shortbread contains 3 times more vitamin E than wafer. While shortbread contains 2.44mg of vitamin E, wafer contains only 0.72mg.
- Wafer has less saturated fat.
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cookies, chocolate wafers are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -39.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +278.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +414.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +238.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +358.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1488.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.463mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 4.153g | 28% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 14.2g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 4.241g | 18% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 4.01mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.696mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.72mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 580mg | 10% |
| Folate | 81µg | 47µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 53mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 132mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 2.4µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 4.865g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.266mg | 4% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 433kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 210mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 2.858mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 72.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 6.6g | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 14.3mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 5.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.381mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.864g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.