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Puff pastry vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Puff pastry and Shortbread

  • Puff pastry has more Selenium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Shortbread has more Vitamin E , Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Puff pastry covers your daily need of Selenium 33% more than Shortbread.
  • Puff pastry contains 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Shortbread. While Puff pastry contains 22.228g of Polyunsaturated fat, Shortbread contains only 8.326g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Puff pastry is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +26%
Contains more Selenium +295.2%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -28.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +26%
Contains more Selenium +295.2%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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 B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.7%
Contains more Folate +47.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
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 B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.7%
Contains more Folate +47.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Water +105.6%
Contains more Carbs +39.6%
Equal in Other - 1.03
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 +37.8%
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Water +105.6%
Contains more Carbs +39.6%
Equal in Other - 1.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 7.4g 5.37g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 26.22g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 558kcal 514kcal Puff pastry
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 0.75g 21.65g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 1.3g Puff pastry
Calcium 10mg 13mg Shortbread
Iron 2.6mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 60mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 62mg 88mg Shortbread
Sodium 253mg 353mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.49mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.115mg 0.09mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.393mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 6.2µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 1IU
Vitamin E 0.55mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.275mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 55µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 16.3µg 11µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Trans Fat 0.714g Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 8.105g Puff pastry
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 6.708g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 8.326g Puff pastry
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
Puff pastry 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
26%
Puff pastry
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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.

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.