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Tea vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tea and Shortbread different?

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , Selenium, and Phosphorus than Tea.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortbread is 41% higher.
  • Tea has less Sodium.

Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, prepared with water and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Tea
1
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Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +29700%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +6500%
Contains more Potassium +388.9%
Contains more Zinc +4800%
Contains more Copper +718.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 0.393
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 4% 52% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +29700%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +6500%
Contains more Potassium +388.9%
Contains more Zinc +4800%
Contains more Copper +718.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Manganese - 0.393

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.
Tea
0
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tea
1
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Contains more Water +2667.2%
Contains more Protein +8850%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +37417.6%
Contains more Other +586.7%
100%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.17 g
Water: 99.62 g
Other: 0.15 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 Water +2667.2%
Contains more Protein +8850%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +37417.6%
Contains more Other +586.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tea Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 0.17g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 0.06g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 0.17g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 1kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 0.02g 21.65g Tea
Fiber 0g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 3mg 13mg Shortbread
Iron 0.01mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 2mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 1mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 18mg 88mg Shortbread
Sodium 4mg 353mg Tea
Zinc 0.01mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.011mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.392mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.003mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.032mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 0µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Tea
Saturated Fat 0g 8.105g Tea
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tea Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Tea
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Tea
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tea
Tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tea
Tea contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tea
Tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tea
Tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174873/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.