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Sugar substitute vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar substitute and Shortbread

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, while Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 87% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 2 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, while Shortbread contains 353mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6661.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.6%
Contains more IronIron +1762.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1185.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +725%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1686.4%

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.9%
Contains more WaterWater +153.9%
Contains more OtherOther +291.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +202.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +1049.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Shortbread Opinion
Calories 347kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 2.06g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0g 26.22g Shortbread
Net carbs 84.17g 62.48g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 63.78g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 14mg Shortbread
Calcium 879mg 13mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 88mg Shortbread
Iron 0.16mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 4.03g 21.65g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.007mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.04mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Starch 3.52g 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 8mg 66mg Shortbread
Sodium 572mg 353mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.022mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Sugar substitute
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g Shortbread
Fructose 0g 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Shortbread
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
1%
Sugar substitute
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.