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Shortbread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortbread and Doughnuts

  • Shortbread has more Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Choline, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Doughnuts covers your daily Phosphorus needs 28% more than Shortbread.
  • Doughnuts have 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Shortbread. Shortbread has 8.326g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Doughnuts have 3.915g.
  • Shortbread contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more IronIron +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +207.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +293.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg

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% 0.06% 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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +4044.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.301mg

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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.5%
Contains more WaterWater +478.3%
Contains more OtherOther +82.5%
~equal in Protein ~5.31g
~equal in Fats ~24.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.4%

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
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +56.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +31%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +86.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Doughnuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 514kcal 434kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 5.31g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 24.93g Shortbread
Net carbs 62.48g 45.36g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 47.06g Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Doughnuts
Calcium 13mg 40mg Doughnuts
Potassium 88mg 134mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.98mg 2.53mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g Doughnuts
Copper 0.09mg 0.09mg
Zinc 0.49mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Starch 40.47g 25.91g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 353mg 477mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.99mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.333mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.301mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.91mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.05mg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 11µg 9.8µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 92µg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 0.714g Doughnuts
Choline 0.9mg 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 8.105g 11.105g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 3.915g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.239g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.017g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 3.573g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Doughnuts
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
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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