Shortbread vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shortbread and pie crust
- Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B2, and polyunsaturated fat; however, pie crust has more selenium, folate, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pie crust is 30% higher.
- Pie crust has 2 times less polyunsaturated fat than shortbread. Shortbread has 8.326g of polyunsaturated fat, while pie crust has 3.968g.
- Shortbread is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +369.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +269.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.4% |
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:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.2% |
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
7.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.7% |
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Saturated fat
~7.974g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 22.9µg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 3.968g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 17.887g | 28% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Sodium | 353mg | 753mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.22mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Fats | 26.22g | 31.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.213mg | 8% |
| Folate | 81µg | 104µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 61mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 52.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 2.727mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.392mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 6.9g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.315mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 7.974g | 1% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.268mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 518kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 52.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | 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 |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pie crust is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.