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Sweet roll vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sweet roll and Shortbread different?

  • Sweet roll is richer in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K.
  • Shortbread covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 25% more than Sweet roll.

Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
7
:
3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +453.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Selenium +174.2%
Contains more Iron +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Sweet roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 60% 13% 33% 10% 40% 17% 30% 40% 93%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +453.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Selenium +174.2%
Contains more Iron +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +31%
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.
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
5
:
6
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +21300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Sweet roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 40% 0% 7% 81% 62% 45% 25% 25% 54% 18% 11%
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 A +21300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Water +588.9%
Contains more Other +65%
Contains more Fats +59.9%
Contains more Carbs +25.3%
Sweet roll
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 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 +15.5%
Contains more Water +588.9%
Contains more Other +65%
Contains more Fats +59.9%
Contains more Carbs +25.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.4%
Sweet roll
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.473 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet roll Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 6.2g 5.37g Sweet roll
Fats 16.4g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 50.9g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 372kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 31.73g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 2.4g 1.3g Sweet roll
Calcium 72mg 13mg Sweet roll
Iron 1.6mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Sweet roll
Phosphorus 76mg 66mg Sweet roll
Potassium 111mg 88mg Sweet roll
Sodium 304mg 353mg Sweet roll
Zinc 0.59mg 0.49mg Sweet roll
Copper 0.088mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.3mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 17µg 6.2µg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 214IU 1IU Sweet roll
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 0µg Sweet roll
Vitamin E 1.99mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.321mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.071mg Sweet roll
Folate 72µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Sweet roll
Vitamin K 4.4µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.074mg Sweet roll
Threonine 0.211mg Sweet roll
Isoleucine 0.259mg Sweet roll
Leucine 0.458mg Sweet roll
Lysine 0.243mg Sweet roll
Methionine 0.117mg Sweet roll
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Sweet roll
Valine 0.291mg Sweet roll
Histidine 0.145mg Sweet roll
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Sweet roll
Saturated Fat 3.079g 8.105g Sweet roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Sweet roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.797g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll 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
31%
Sweet roll
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.