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Shortbread vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shortbread and millet flour different?

  • Shortbread is higher in vitamin B2; however, millet flour is richer in copper, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for millet flour is 49% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 15 times more saturated fat than millet flour. While shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, millet flour contains only 0.536g.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Millet flour are the varieties used in this article.

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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.5%
Contains more IronIron +32.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +494.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +436.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +331.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +427.4%
~equal in Calcium ~14mg

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% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1275%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +516.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.8%
Contains more WaterWater +140.8%
Contains more OtherOther +17.5%

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +626%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.4%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 69.88 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 1.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6896.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +72.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +250%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Millet flour
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Millet flour DV% diff.
Copper 0.09mg 0.535mg 49%
Selenium 6.2µg 32.7µg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 2.618g 38%
Fats 26.22g 4.25g 34%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.536g 34%
Phosphorus 66mg 285mg 31%
Manganese 0.393mg 1.002mg 26%
Magnesium 14mg 119mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.372mg 23%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.63mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.073mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.267mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 6.02mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.11mg 16%
Sodium 353mg 4mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.924g 14%
Starch 40.47g 69.88g 12%
Iron 2.98mg 3.94mg 12%
Protein 5.37g 10.75g 11%
Folate 81µg 42µg 10%
Fiber 1.3g 3.5g 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 0.8µg 9%
Calories 514kcal 382kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.413mg 5%
Potassium 88mg 224mg 4%
Carbs 63.78g 75.12g 4%
Net carbs 62.48g 71.62g N/A
Calcium 13mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0.002g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.569g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/nutrients

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

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