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Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cookies, oatmeal, dry mix and shortbread

  • Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix has more manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and selenium; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix's daily need coverage for manganese is 36% more.
  • Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix contains 3 times more magnesium than shortbread. Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix contains 48mg of magnesium, while shortbread contains 14mg.
  • Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 7.5% 16% 83% 67% 22% 70% 62% 160% 58%
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 +242.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71%
Contains more IronIron +34.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%

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 0.33% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 32% 24% 27% 9.7% 0% 0% 38% 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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more FolateFolate +62%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 19% 67% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.5 g
Fats: 19.2 g
Carbs: 67.3 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 1.7 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 +21%
Contains more WaterWater +47.2%
Contains more OtherOther +65%
Contains more FatsFats +36.6%
~equal in Carbs ~63.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 58% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.755 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.567 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.792 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 -41.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix Shortbread
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.792g 8.326g 37%
Manganese 1.23mg 0.393mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.142mg 0.353mg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Saturated fat 4.755g 8.105g 15%
Phosphorus 163mg 66mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.314mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 3.275mg 12%
Copper 0.2mg 0.09mg 12%
Fats 19.2g 26.22g 11%
Iron 2.22mg 2.98mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 10.567g 6.708g 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Folate 50µg 81µg 8%
Magnesium 48mg 14mg 8%
Selenium 10.6µg 6.2µg 8%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Sodium 473mg 353mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.457mg 0.321mg 3%
Zinc 0.8mg 0.49mg 3%
Potassium 183mg 88mg 3%
Calories 462kcal 514kcal 3%
Protein 6.5g 5.37g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.071mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 13mg 1%
Carbs 67.3g 63.78g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 67.3g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0%
Threonine 0.183mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.247mg 0%
Leucine 0.486mg 0%
Lysine 0.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.119mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.327mg 0%
Valine 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix Shortbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
13%
Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix
Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix
Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix
Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix
Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cookies, oatmeal, dry mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174960/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.