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Shortbread vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Brown rice different?

  • Shortbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K, however, Brown rice is richer in Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortbread is 39% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 88 times more Sodium than Brown rice. While Shortbread contains 353mg of Sodium, Brown rice contains only 4mg.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
4
:
6
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +432.1%
Contains more Magnesium +178.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +44.9%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +147.8%
Equal in Potassium - 86
Equal in Selenium - 5.8
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +432.1%
Contains more Magnesium +178.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +44.9%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +147.8%
Equal in Potassium - 86
Equal in Selenium - 5.8

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
7
:
2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +355.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%
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%
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +355.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
4
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Fats +2603.1%
Contains more Carbs +149.3%
Contains more Other +134.1%
Contains more Water +1851.9%
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
Brown rice
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Fats +2603.1%
Contains more Carbs +149.3%
Contains more Other +134.1%
Contains more Water +1851.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
2
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1717.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2174.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1717.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2174.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
4
:
0
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Starch +63.3%
Contains more Sucrose +8645.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Shortbread
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
Brown rice
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +63.3%
Contains more Sucrose +8645.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 23.98g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 2.74g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0.97g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 25.58g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 123kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 24.79g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 13mg 3mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 0.56mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 66mg 103mg Brown rice
Potassium 88mg 86mg Shortbread
Sodium 353mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.49mg 0.71mg Brown rice
Copper 0.09mg 0.106mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.393mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 6.2µg 5.8µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.17mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.178mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.069mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.561mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 81µg 9µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 0.2µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg Brown rice
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Brown rice
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.26g Brown rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.369g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.366g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 0.355g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.011g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Brown rice
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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.845g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.