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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.
Contains more Iron +319.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1550%
Contains more Zinc +1533.3%
Contains more Copper +91.5%
Contains more Manganese +514.1%
Contains more Selenium +416.7%
Contains more Calcium +538.5%
Contains more Potassium +51.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Iron +319.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1550%
Contains more Zinc +1533.3%
Contains more Copper +91.5%
Contains more Manganese +514.1%
Contains more Selenium +416.7%
Contains more Calcium +538.5%
Contains more Potassium +51.1%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2877.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +8000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2877.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +8000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4375%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +168.7%
Contains more Other +128.9%
Contains more Carbs +53.8%
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 Protein +4375%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +168.7%
Contains more Other +128.9%
Contains more Carbs +53.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +350.5%
Contains more Glucose +275%
Contains more Fructose +270%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +350.5%
Contains more Glucose +275%
Contains more Fructose +270%

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 Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 5.37g 0.12g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 514kcal 380kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 21.65g 97.02g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 2.98mg 0.71mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 9mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 4mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 133mg Brown sugar
Sodium 353mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.49mg 0.03mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.047mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.064mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 1.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.11mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.132mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.041mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 1µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0g Brown sugar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0g 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
Shortbread Brown sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
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.