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Shortbread vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortbread and Oat

  • The amount of Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B5 in Oat is higher than in Shortbread.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 197% more than Shortbread.
  • Oat has 7 times less Saturated Fat than Shortbread. Shortbread has 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Oat has 1.217g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Oats.

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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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
1
:
9
Oat
Oat
Contains more Calcium +315.4%
Contains more Iron +58.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +692.4%
Contains more Potassium +387.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +710.2%
Contains more Copper +595.6%
Contains more Manganese +1150.9%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Oat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Contains more Calcium +315.4%
Contains more Iron +58.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +692.4%
Contains more Potassium +387.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +710.2%
Contains more Copper +595.6%
Contains more Manganese +1150.9%

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
6
:
3
Oat
Oat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.8%
Contains more Folate +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +320.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Shortbread
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%
Oat
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% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.8%
Contains more Folate +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +320.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
1
:
4
Oat
Oat
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Protein +214.5%
Contains more Water +128.3%
Contains more Other +67%
Equal in Carbs - 66.27
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Oat
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Protein +214.5%
Contains more Water +128.3%
Contains more Other +67%
Equal in Carbs - 66.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
1
Oat
Oat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Oat
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +208%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Oat Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 55.67g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 16.89g Oat
Fats 26.22g 6.9g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 66.27g Oat
Calories 514kcal 389kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Oat
Fiber 1.3g 10.6g Oat
Calcium 13mg 54mg Oat
Iron 2.98mg 4.72mg Oat
Magnesium 14mg 177mg Oat
Phosphorus 66mg 523mg Oat
Potassium 88mg 429mg Oat
Sodium 353mg 2mg Oat
Zinc 0.49mg 3.97mg Oat
Copper 0.09mg 0.626mg Oat
Manganese 0.393mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.139mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.961mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.119mg Oat
Folate 81µg 56µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg Oat
Trans Fat 0.714g Oat
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.217g Oat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 2.178g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 2.535g 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 Oat
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
33%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.