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Crouton vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crouton and Shortbread

  • Shortbread contains less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Copper, and Phosphorus than Crouton.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Crouton is 57% higher.
  • Shortbread has 4 times less Fiber than Crouton. Crouton has 5.1g of Fiber, while Shortbread has 1.3g.
  • Shortbread is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 +484.6%
Contains more Iron +36.9%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.6%
Contains more Copper +81.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +504.8%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +484.6%
Contains more Iron +36.9%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.6%
Contains more Copper +81.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +504.8%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +63%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.1%
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% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +63%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +121.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Water +52.8%
Contains more Other +142.7%
Contains more Fats +297.3%
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Protein +121.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Water +52.8%
Contains more Other +142.7%
Contains more Fats +297.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 62.48g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 5.37g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 73.5g 63.78g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 1.3g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 13mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 2.98mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 14mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 66mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 88mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.89mg 0.49mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.09mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.393mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 6.2µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.353mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 3.275mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.321mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 132µg 81µg Crouton
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.714g Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 8.105g Crouton
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 8.326g 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
Crouton Shortbread
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
38%
Crouton
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.595g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton 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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/nutrients
  2. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.