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Potato flour vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato flour and Shortbread

  • Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Shortbread is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin E, and Folate.
  • Potato flour covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 54% more than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 11 times less Potassium than Potato flour. Potato flour contains 1001mg of Potassium, while Shortbread contains 88mg.
  • Potato flour has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato flour 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 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
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 +364.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1037.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more IronIron +115.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +463.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +983.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +4288.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +876%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +515.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +224%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.275mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 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 +28.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.3%
Contains more WaterWater +81.1%
Contains more OtherOther +204.9%
Contains more FatsFats +7611.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 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 -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +83750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5450.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Shortbread Opinion
Calories 357kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 6.9g 5.37g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 26.22g Shortbread
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Potato flour
Net carbs 77.2g 62.48g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 63.78g Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 14mg Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 13mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 88mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 3.52g 21.65g Potato flour
Fiber 5.9g 1.3g Potato flour
Copper 0.197mg 0.09mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.54mg 0.49mg Potato flour
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 168mg 66mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 353mg Potato flour
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.313mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 1.1µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 3.275mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.321mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.071mg Potato flour
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Shortbread
Folate 25µg 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Potato flour
Choline 39.5mg 0.9mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 8.105g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 8.326g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
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
Potato flour 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
31%
Potato flour
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour 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.
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.