Pie crust vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pie crust and Shortbread
- Pie crust has more Selenium, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pie crust is 30% higher.
- Shortbread has 5 times less Calcium than Pie crust. Pie crust has 61mg of Calcium, while Shortbread has 13mg.
- Shortbread is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pie crust, standard-type, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +369.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +269.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.8% |
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 FolateFolate | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~8.105g
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 | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 518kcal | 514kcal |
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| Protein | 6.9g | 5.37g |
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| Fats | 31.4g | 26.22g |
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| Net carbs | 52.1g | 62.48g |
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| Carbs | 52.1g | 63.78g |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.98mg |
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| Sugar | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 86mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 753mg | 353mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.393mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 3.275mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg |
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| Folate | 104µg | 81µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Choline | 0.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.974g | 8.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.887g | 6.708g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 8.326g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.255mg |
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| Leucine | 0.476mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.121mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg |
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| Valine | 0.289mg |
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| Histidine | 0.146mg |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pie crust is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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.