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Shortbread vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shortbread and Wheat gluten

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin E , however, Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 61% higher.
  • Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 Calcium +992.3%
Contains more Iron +74.5%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +73.5%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Contains more Selenium +540.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Calcium +992.3%
Contains more Iron +74.5%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +73.5%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Contains more Selenium +540.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1317.3%
Contains more Carbs +362.5%
Contains more Protein +1299.6%
Contains more Water +127.8%
Equal in Other - 1
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +1317.3%
Contains more Carbs +362.5%
Contains more Protein +1299.6%
Contains more Water +127.8%
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 13.19g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 26.22g 1.85g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 13.79g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 370kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 1.3g 0.6g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 2.98mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 66mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 88mg 100mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 353mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.49mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.09mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 0µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.156g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.81g 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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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Wheat gluten
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.833g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (64)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.