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Shortbread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortbread and Doughnuts

  • Shortbread has more Iron, however, Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Choline, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Doughnuts covers your daily Phosphorus needs 28% more than Shortbread.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
3
:
6
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Iron +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Manganese +18%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.9%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +62.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Iron +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Manganese +18%
Contains more Calcium +207.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.9%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +62.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
5
:
5
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin E +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
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%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
3
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Water +478.3%
Contains more Other +82.5%
Equal in Protein - 5.31
Equal in Fats - 24.93
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
Doughnuts
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Water +478.3%
Contains more Other +82.5%
Equal in Protein - 5.31
Equal in Fats - 24.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
1
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.4%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
3
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Starch +56.2%
Contains more Sucrose +31%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +86.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Doughnuts
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +56.2%
Contains more Sucrose +31%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +86.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 45.36g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 5.31g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 24.93g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 47.06g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 434kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 25.91g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 13mg 40mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.98mg 2.53mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 66mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 88mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 353mg 477mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.09mg 0.09mg
Manganese 0.393mg 0.333mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 1IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.99mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.301mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.91mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.05mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 11µg 9.8µg Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 8.105g 11.105g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 3.915g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 3.573g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.017g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.239g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Doughnuts
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
33%
Shortbread
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.