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Dough vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dough and Shortbread

  • Dough has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Shortbread has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Dough. Dough contains 0.71mg of Vitamin B1, while Shortbread contains 0.353mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shortbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
Dough
9
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +31.2%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +112.2%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +361.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +31.2%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +112.2%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +361.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%

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.
Dough
Dough
6
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1061.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1471.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Dough
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% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Shortbread
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 B1 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1061.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1471.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +100.2%
Contains more Water +816.7%
Contains more Other +89.3%
Contains more Fats +983.5%
Contains more Carbs +22.9%
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Shortbread
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 +100.2%
Contains more Water +816.7%
Contains more Other +89.3%
Contains more Fats +983.5%
Contains more Carbs +22.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1753%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +873.8%
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1753%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +873.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
4
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Glucose +11.1%
Contains more Fructose +70%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 40.47
Equal in Glucose - 0.36
Dough
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Shortbread
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 Glucose +11.1%
Contains more Fructose +70%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 40.47
Equal in Glucose - 0.36

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 10.75g 5.37g Dough
Fats 2.42g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 51.88g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 272kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 44.23g 40.47g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 0.3g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 21.65g Dough
Fiber 2.2g 1.3g Dough
Calcium 52mg 13mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 2.98mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 14mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 66mg Dough
Potassium 117mg 88mg Dough
Sodium 602mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 1.04mg 0.49mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.09mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.393mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 6.2µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 1IU
Vitamin E 0.21mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.353mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.314mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 3.275mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.321mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.071mg Dough
Folate 123µg 81µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.714g Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 8.105g Dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
43%
Dough
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.576g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.