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Focaccia vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Focaccia and Shortbread

  • Focaccia has more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Shortbread is higher in Vitamin E.
  • Shortbread covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 36% more than Focaccia.
  • Shortbread contains 3 times less Zinc than Focaccia. Focaccia contains 1.33mg of Zinc, while Shortbread contains 0.49mg.
  • Shortbread has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~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% 0.12% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +93%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.314mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 +63.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1175.3%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%
Contains more FatsFats +232.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +737.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Shortbread Opinion
Calories 249kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 8.77g 5.37g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 26.22g Shortbread
Net carbs 34.02g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 35.82g 63.78g Shortbread
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 13mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 88mg Focaccia
Iron 3.16mg 2.98mg Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g 21.65g Focaccia
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.09mg Focaccia
Zinc 1.33mg 0.49mg Focaccia
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 128mg 66mg Focaccia
Sodium 561mg 353mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.364mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 15.9µg 6.2µg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.353mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 3.275mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.321mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.071mg Focaccia
Vitamin K 5.7µg 11µg Shortbread
Folate 138µg 81µg Focaccia
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Focaccia
Choline 2.9mg 0.9mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.877g 8.105g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 8.326g Shortbread
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
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.