Doughnuts vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Doughnuts and Shortbread
- Doughnuts have more Phosphorus, Selenium, Choline, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Shortbread is richer in Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Doughnuts covers your daily Phosphorus needs 28% more than Shortbread.
- Shortbread has 41 times less Choline than Doughnuts. Doughnuts have 37.3mg of Choline, while Shortbread has 0.9mg.
- Shortbread contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +293.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18% |
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 AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4044.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +478.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.37g
~equal in
Fats
~26.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +27.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +112.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.91 g
Sucrose:
16.02 g
Glucose:
0.67 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.93 g
Maltose:
0.54 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +86.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +56.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +31% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 434kcal | 514kcal |
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| Protein | 5.31g | 5.37g |
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| Fats | 24.93g | 26.22g |
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| Net carbs | 45.36g | 62.48g |
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| Carbs | 47.06g | 63.78g |
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| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.98mg |
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| Sugar | 18.15g | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.09mg | |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 25.91g | 40.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 477mg | 353mg |
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| Vitamin A | 14IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 2.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.393mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 3.275mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 11µg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 81µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Choline | 37.3mg | 0.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.105g | 8.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.544g | 6.708g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 8.326g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | 7.253g |
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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
32%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.