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Cookie dough vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cookie dough and Shortbread

  • Cookie dough has more Manganese, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Shortbread has more Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortbread is 17% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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.
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
9
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +138.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +94.7%
Contains more Selenium +46.8%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Cookie dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +138.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +94.7%
Contains more Selenium +46.8%
Contains more Iron +39.3%

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.
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
3
:
8
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +131.4%
Cookie dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
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 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +131.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
3
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2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Water +325%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Contains more Fats +38.7%
Equal in Protein - 5.37
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
Cookie dough
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 Water +325%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Contains more Fats +38.7%
Equal in Protein - 5.37
Equal in Carbs - 63.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
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:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.2%
Cookie dough
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cookie dough Shortbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cookie dough Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 56.6g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 5.4g 5.37g Cookie dough
Fats 18.9g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 59.1g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 424kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Cookie dough
Fiber 2.5g 1.3g Cookie dough
Calcium 31mg 13mg Cookie dough
Iron 2.14mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 28mg 14mg Cookie dough
Phosphorus 104mg 66mg Cookie dough
Potassium 147mg 88mg Cookie dough
Sodium 294mg 353mg Cookie dough
Zinc 0.64mg 0.49mg Cookie dough
Copper 0.11mg 0.09mg Cookie dough
Manganese 0.765mg 0.393mg Cookie dough
Selenium 9.1µg 6.2µg Cookie dough
Vitamin A 70IU 1IU Cookie dough
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Cookie dough
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.321mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 35µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Cookie dough
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.088mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.177mg Cookie dough
Isoleucine 0.227mg Cookie dough
Leucine 0.414mg Cookie dough
Lysine 0.257mg Cookie dough
Methionine 0.122mg Cookie dough
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Cookie dough
Valine 0.291mg Cookie dough
Histidine 0.125mg Cookie dough
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Cookie dough
Saturated Fat 4.751g 8.105g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 10.531g 6.708g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 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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is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough 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
16%
Cookie dough
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough 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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.