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Pie crust vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pie crust and Shortbread

  • Pie crust has more Selenium, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pie crust is 30% higher.
  • Shortbread has 5 times less Calcium than Pie crust. Pie crust has 61mg of Calcium, while Shortbread has 13mg.
  • Shortbread is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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.
Pie crust
Pie crust
4
:
6
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +369.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +269.4%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +24.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Pie crust
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +369.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +269.4%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +24.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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.
Pie crust
Pie crust
2
:
8
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11%
Contains more Folate +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Pie crust
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% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 0%
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 +11%
Contains more Folate +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pie crust
Pie crust
4
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Water +111.1%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.4%
Pie crust
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 +28.5%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Water +111.1%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pie crust
Pie crust
2
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.105
Pie crust
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.105

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 52.1g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 6.9g 5.37g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 26.22g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 518kcal 514kcal Pie crust
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Pie crust
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 61mg 13mg Pie crust
Iron 2.22mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Pie crust
Phosphorus 86mg 66mg Pie crust
Potassium 64mg 88mg Shortbread
Sodium 753mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.4mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.075mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.315mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 22.9µg 6.2µg Pie crust
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.353mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 104µg 81µg Pie crust
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.714g Pie crust
Saturated Fat 7.974g 8.105g Pie crust
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 6.708g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 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
Pie crust 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
26%
Pie crust
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.