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Shortbread vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shortbread and whipped cream?

  • Shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese, yet whipped cream is richer in vitamin A.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for iron is 37% higher.
  • Shortbread has 393 times more manganese than whipped cream. Shortbread has 0.393mg of manganese, while whipped cream has 0.001mg.
  • Whipped cream contains less sodium.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more IronIron +5860%
Contains more CopperCopper +800%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +342.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +676.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%

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% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +854.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +478.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1766.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.305mg

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
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.8%
Contains more FatsFats +18%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +410.6%
Contains more OtherOther +35.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1603.6%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +909.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~6.418g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Whipped cream DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.825g 50%
Iron 2.98mg 0.05mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.037mg 26%
Saturated fat 8.105g 13.831g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 188µg 21%
Folate 81µg 3µg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.07mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.065mg 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Carbs 63.78g 12.49g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.001mg 17%
Sodium 353mg 8mg 15%
Calories 514kcal 257kcal 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.64mg 12%
Copper 0.09mg 0.01mg 9%
Calcium 13mg 101mg 9%
Selenium 6.2µg 1.4µg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 1.9µg 8%
Fats 26.22g 22.22g 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Protein 5.37g 3.2g 4%
Phosphorus 66mg 89mg 3%
Choline 0.9mg 16.8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.041mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Potassium 88mg 147mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.37mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 11mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 6.418g 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 12.49g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 8g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.305mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.144mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.194mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.254mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.214mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 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 Whipped cream
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
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.726g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.