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Shortbread vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shortbread and brown sugar?

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, and vitamin K than shortbread.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.
  • Brown sugar contains less saturated fat.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Sugars, brown 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +319.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +514.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +416.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +538.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2877.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +8000%
Contains more CholineCholine +155.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4375%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +168.7%
Contains more OtherOther +128.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +350.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +275%
Contains more FructoseFructose +270%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Brown sugar DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0g 56%
Fats 26.22g 0g 40%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0mg 29%
Iron 2.98mg 0.71mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0mg 24%
Folate 81µg 1µg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.11mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0mg 16%
Sodium 353mg 28mg 14%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.064mg 14%
Protein 5.37g 0.12g 11%
Carbs 63.78g 98.09g 11%
Phosphorus 66mg 4mg 9%
Selenium 6.2µg 1.2µg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg 9%
Calories 514kcal 380kcal 7%
Calcium 13mg 83mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Copper 0.09mg 0.047mg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.132mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.041mg 2%
Fructose 0.3g 1.11g 1%
Magnesium 14mg 9mg 1%
Potassium 88mg 133mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 97.02g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 2.3mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Brown sugar
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
30%
Shortbread
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
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 ($)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.