Sweet roll vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet roll and shortbread different?
- Sweet roll is richer in selenium, choline, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B12, while shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.
- Shortbread covers your daily need for saturated fat, 25% more than sweet roll.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index (64) than sweet roll (40).
Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types were 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +453.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +174.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4488.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
50.9 g
Water:
24.8 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +588.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.473 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.4% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.079g | 8.105g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 6.2µg | 20% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 2.98mg | 17% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 26.22g | 15% |
| Calories | 372kcal | 514kcal | 7% |
| Choline | 41.3mg | 0.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 62µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.473g | 8.326g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 11µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.384mg | 3.275mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.797g | 6.708g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.393mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 50.9g | 63.78g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.265mg | 0.314mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 2.44mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 353mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.324mg | 0.353mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.406mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 5.37g | 2% |
| Folate | 72µg | 81µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.5g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.73g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.458mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | 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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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
35%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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