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Whey vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Whey and Shortbread?

  • Whey is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 39% higher.
  • Whey contains less Sodium.

We used Whey, sweet, fluid and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Potassium +83%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Iron +4866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +276.9%
Contains more Copper +2150%
Contains more Manganese +39200%
Contains more Selenium +226.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Potassium +83%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Iron +4866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +276.9%
Contains more Copper +2150%
Contains more Manganese +39200%
Contains more Selenium +226.3%

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.
Whey
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Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +880.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4325.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129%
Contains more Folate +8000%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 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 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +880.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4325.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129%
Contains more Folate +8000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2486.7%
Contains more Protein +531.8%
Contains more Fats +7183.3%
Contains more Carbs +1140.9%
Contains more Other +94.3%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 +2486.7%
Contains more Protein +531.8%
Contains more Fats +7183.3%
Contains more Carbs +1140.9%
Contains more Other +94.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6608%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75590.9%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6608%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75590.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 0.85g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.36g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 5.14g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 27kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 5.14g 21.65g Whey
Fiber 0g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 47mg 13mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 46mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 161mg 88mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 353mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.004mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.001mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 1.9µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 12IU 1IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.321mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 1µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 8.105g Whey
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 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
Whey 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
9%
Whey
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.