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Butter cookie vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Butter cookie and Shortbread?

  • Butter cookie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Shortbread is higher in Vitamin E , Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Butter cookie's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shortbread is lower.

We used Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types 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 +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.1%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +35.5%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +131.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.1%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +35.5%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +131.2%

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 +67200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
Equal in Folate - 81
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
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 +67200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
Equal in Folate - 81

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Other +55.3%
Contains more Fats +39.5%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 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 +13.6%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Other +55.3%
Contains more Fats +39.5%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +747.9%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +747.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 62.48g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 5.37g Butter cookie
Fats 18.8g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 68.9g 63.78g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 20.24g 21.65g Butter cookie
Fiber 0.8g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 29mg 13mg Butter cookie
Iron 2.22mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 102mg 66mg Butter cookie
Potassium 111mg 88mg Butter cookie
Sodium 282mg 353mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.2mg 0.09mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 8.4µg 6.2µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 673IU 1IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.353mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.314mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 0.321mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 76µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 117mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Butter cookie
Saturated Fat 11.051g 8.105g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.001g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie 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
36%
Butter cookie
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.946g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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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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.
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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.