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Shortbread vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Waffle different?

  • Shortbread is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 73% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Waffle. While Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, Waffle contains only 2.866g.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more IronIron +29%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1861.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +645.2%

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.
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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +86%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1066.7%
Contains more OtherOther +201%

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
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Waffle Opinion
Calories 514kcal 291kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 26.22g 14.1g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 62.48g 32.9g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 32.9g Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Waffle
Calcium 13mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 88mg 159mg Waffle
Iron 2.98mg 2.31mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Waffle
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.062mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.68mg Waffle
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 353mg 511mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.265mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.263mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.073mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.056mg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 46µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Waffle
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 2.866g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 3.521g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 6.785g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.239g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.