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Veggie burger vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Veggie burger and Shortbread different?

  • Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Shortbread is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Veggie burger is 192% higher.
  • Veggie burger has less Saturated Fat.

Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +946.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.1%
Contains more Potassium +278.4%
Contains more Zinc +157.1%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +142%
Contains more Selenium +264.5%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +946.2%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.1%
Contains more Potassium +278.4%
Contains more Zinc +157.1%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +142%
Contains more Selenium +264.5%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -38%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +651%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.8%
Contains more Folate +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +960.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
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 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +651%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.8%
Contains more Folate +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +960.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +192.4%
Contains more Water +1600.3%
Contains more Other +144.7%
Contains more Fats +316.2%
Contains more Carbs +347%
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 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 Protein +192.4%
Contains more Water +1600.3%
Contains more Other +144.7%
Contains more Fats +316.2%
Contains more Carbs +347%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.6%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +600.2%
Contains more Sucrose +3285.5%
Contains more Glucose +38.5%
Contains more Fructose +130.8%
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +600.2%
Contains more Sucrose +3285.5%
Contains more Glucose +38.5%
Contains more Fructose +130.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 15.7g 5.37g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 14.27g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 177kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 5.78g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.13g 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 1.07g 21.65g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 1.3g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 13mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 56mg 14mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 66mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 88mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 1.26mg 0.49mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.09mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.393mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 6.2µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 1IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.353mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 3.275mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.071mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 81µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 8.105g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger 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
104%
Veggie burger
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.665g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.

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