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, and choline.
- Doughnuts cover 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.
- Doughnuts contain less sugar.
- Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of doughnuts is 75, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 3.915g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 260mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 11.105g | 14% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 37.3mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 10.1µg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.53mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 47.06g | 6% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 25.91g | 6% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 477mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 8.544g | 5% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 434kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 1.99mg | 3% |
| Folate | 81µg | 92µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.333mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 24.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 2.91mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.301mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.377mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 5.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | 0.239g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 3.573g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.