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Muffin vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Muffin and Shortbread?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Choline, and Phosphorus, yet Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 26% higher.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +14.2%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains more Iron +129.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +50%
Equal in Sodium - 353
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +238.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +14.2%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains more Iron +129.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +50%
Equal in Sodium - 353

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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 +7200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +68.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +593.3%
Contains more Other +43.7%
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 Water +593.3%
Contains more Other +43.7%
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.326
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 8.326

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +33.4%
Contains more Glucose +241.7%
Contains more Fructose +303.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +148.1%
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
65% 34%
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 Sucrose +33.4%
Contains more Glucose +241.7%
Contains more Fructose +303.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +148.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 4.49g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 16.07g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 53g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 375kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 16.31g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 1.21g 0.3g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 44mg 13mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 10mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 146mg 66mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 88mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 353mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.06mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.449mg 0.393mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 6.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 1IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.321mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 48µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 11µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.714g Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 8.105g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.033g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.885g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.