Oatmeal vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between oatmeal and shortbread
- Oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin A; however, shortbread is higher in vitamin E, folate, vitamin K, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 39% more than oatmeal.
- Shortbread contains 433 times less vitamin A than oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 433IU of vitamin A, while shortbread contains 1IU.
- Oatmeal has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of oatmeal is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +515.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +308.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2234.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1827.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +446.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
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 | -97.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1615.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1854.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
10.37 g
Sucrose:
0.29 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.16 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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +290.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +7137.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 8.326g | 53% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 26.22g | 38% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 2.98mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 8.105g | 36% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 514kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 63.78g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.071mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 6.708g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 353mg | 13% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 40.47g | 12% |
| Folate | 44µg | 81µg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.353mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.314mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.393mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 5.37g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 6.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 3.275mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 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 |
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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
26%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.879g)
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 ($)
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.