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Shortbread vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shortbread and pasta?

  • Shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and manganese, yet pasta is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 40% higher.
  • Shortbread has 59 times more sodium than pasta. Shortbread has 353mg of sodium, while pasta has 6mg.
  • Pasta has a lower glycemic index than shortbread.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
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%
Pasta
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +161.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.093mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~63mg

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%
Pasta
Pasta
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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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Pasta
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +2397.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +155.8%
Contains more OtherOther +232.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1804.4%
~equal in Protein ~5.15g

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
Pasta
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5309.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1840.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Pasta DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.429g 53%
Fats 26.22g 1.05g 39%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.15g 36%
Iron 2.98mg 1.14mg 23%
Calories 514kcal 131kcal 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.124g 16%
Sodium 353mg 6mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.992mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.15mg 13%
Carbs 63.78g 24.93g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.209mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.224mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Folate 81µg 64µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.183mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.034mg 3%
Potassium 88mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.56mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 6mg 1%
Protein 5.37g 5.15g 0%
Net carbs 62.48g 24.93g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Copper 0.09mg 0.093mg 0%
Phosphorus 66mg 63mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.