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Shortbread vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shortbread and Muffin?

  • Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Choline, and Phosphorus.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 26% higher.
  • Shortbread has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Muffin. Shortbread has 3.275mg of Vitamin B3, while Muffin has 1.418mg.
  • Muffin contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +129.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +14.2%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Equal in Sodium - 336
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +129.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +14.2%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Equal in Sodium - 336

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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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin E +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +256.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +256.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
Contains more Water +593.3%
Contains more Other +43.7%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
Contains more Water +593.3%
Contains more Other +43.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.103
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.103

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +148.1%
Contains more Sucrose +33.4%
Contains more Glucose +241.7%
Contains more Fructose +303.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +148.1%
Contains more Sucrose +33.4%
Contains more Glucose +241.7%
Contains more Fructose +303.3%
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 Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Shortbread Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 51.9g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 4.49g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 16.07g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 53g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 375kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 16.31g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 21.65g 31.47g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 2.98mg 1.3mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 88mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 353mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.49mg 0.37mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.06mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 6.2µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 1IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.63mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.168mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.163mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.418mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.04mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 48µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 11µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.2g Muffin
Saturated Fat 8.105g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.001g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 4.822g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 8.103g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 6.911g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.002g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.