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Biscuit vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Shortbread different?

  • Biscuit is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Shortbread is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Selenium 24% more than Shortbread.
  • Biscuit contains 18 times more Calcium than Shortbread. Biscuit contains 235mg of Calcium, while Shortbread contains 13mg.
  • Shortbread is lower in Sodium.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1707.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.393mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.353mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.314mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
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 ProteinProtein +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +702.8%
Contains more OtherOther +210.7%
Contains more FatsFats +60.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.708g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Shortbread Opinion
Calories 353kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 7g 5.37g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 26.22g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Net carbs 43.1g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 44.6g 63.78g Shortbread
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Shortbread
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 13mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 88mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 2.18g 21.65g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.54mg 0.49mg Biscuit
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 164mg 66mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 353mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 82IU 1IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.378mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 19.5µg 6.2µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.353mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 61µg 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Biscuit
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 4.324g 8.105g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 6.708g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 8.326g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Shortbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Biscuit
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.