Biscuit vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are biscuits and shortbread different?
- Biscuits are richer in selenium, calcium, and phosphorus, while shortbread is higher in polyunsaturated fat.
- Biscuits cover your daily need for selenium, 24% more than shortbread.
- Biscuits contain 18 times more calcium than shortbread. Biscuits contain 235mg of calcium, while shortbread contains 13mg.
- Shortbread is lower in sodium.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index (64) than biscuits (44).
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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
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% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 8.326g | 28% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 6.2µg | 24% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 13mg | 22% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 8.105g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 16.3g | 26.22g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 66mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 353mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 514kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 63.78g | 6% |
| Folate | 61µg | 81µg | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 5.37g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 3.275mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.98mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.393mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 6.708g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.321mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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
23%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
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 ($)