Shortbread vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shortbread and Biscuit different?
- Shortbread is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, while Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Biscuit covers your daily need of Selenium 24% more than Shortbread.
- Shortbread contains 10 times more Sugar than Biscuit. Shortbread contains 21.65g of Sugar, while Biscuit contains 2.18g.
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were 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.
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Sodium
-39.1%
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Calcium
+1707.7%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+148.5%
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Potassium
+37.5%
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Zinc
+10.2%
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Selenium
+214.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Equal in Manganese - 0.378
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Sodium
-39.1%
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Calcium
+1707.7%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+148.5%
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Potassium
+37.5%
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Zinc
+10.2%
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Selenium
+214.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Equal in Manganese - 0.378
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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Vitamin B3
+11.1%
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Vitamin B5
+12.6%
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Vitamin B6
+102.9%
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Folate
+32.8%
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Vitamin A
+8100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.356
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.949
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Vitamin B3
+11.1%
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Vitamin B5
+12.6%
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Vitamin B6
+102.9%
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Folate
+32.8%
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Vitamin A
+8100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.356
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.949
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+60.9%
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Carbs
+43%
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Protein
+30.4%
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Water
+702.8%
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Other
+210.7%
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
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+60.9%
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Carbs
+43%
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+30.4%
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+702.8%
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+210.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+100%
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Saturated Fat
-46.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.93
Saturated Fat:
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.326 g
Saturated Fat:
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.163 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+100%
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Saturated Fat
-46.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.93
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 62.48g | 43.1g |
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| Protein | 5.37g | 7g |
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| Fats | 26.22g | 16.3g |
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| Carbs | 63.78g | 44.6g |
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| Calories | 514kcal | 353kcal |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 21.65g | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 235mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.9mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 164mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 121mg |
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| Sodium | 353mg | 580mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 82IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.035mg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 61µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.105g | 4.324g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.708g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 4.163g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)