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Potato vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato and Shortbread

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortbread is 40% higher.
  • Potato is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +383%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Iron +267.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +383%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Iron +267.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Equal in Calcium - 13

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +24300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +881.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.7%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +24300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +881.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.7%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2101.4%
Contains more Protein +162%
Contains more Fats +29033.3%
Contains more Carbs +264.7%
Equal in Other - 1.03
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +2101.4%
Contains more Protein +162%
Contains more Fats +29033.3%
Contains more Carbs +264.7%
Equal in Other - 1.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19723.8%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19723.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +164.7%
Contains more Sucrose +12247.1%
Contains more Glucose +16.1%
Contains more Fructose +15.4%
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Starch +164.7%
Contains more Sucrose +12247.1%
Contains more Glucose +16.1%
Contains more Fructose +15.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 2.05g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.09g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 17.49g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 77kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 15.29g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.26g 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 0.82g 21.65g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 1.3g Potato
Calcium 12mg 13mg Shortbread
Iron 0.81mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 425mg 88mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 353mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.11mg 0.09mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0.4µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.071mg Potato
Folate 15µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 2µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 8.105g Potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.08g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.