Shortbread vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Shortbread and Puff pastry
- Shortbread has more Vitamin E , Folate, and Vitamin B5, while Puff pastry has more Selenium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Puff pastry covers your daily need of Selenium 33% more than Shortbread.
- The amount of Sugar in Puff pastry is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.
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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.
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Calcium
+30%
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Iron
+14.6%
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Potassium
+41.9%
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Magnesium
+14.3%
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Sodium
-28.3%
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Zinc
+10.2%
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Copper
+27.8%
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Manganese
+26%
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Selenium
+295.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
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Calcium
+30%
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Iron
+14.6%
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Potassium
+41.9%
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Magnesium
+14.3%
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Sodium
-28.3%
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Zinc
+10.2%
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Copper
+27.8%
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Manganese
+26%
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Selenium
+295.2%
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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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Vitamin E
+343.6%
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Vitamin B2
+21.7%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+273.7%
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Folate
+47.3%
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Vitamin B3
+16%
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Vitamin K
+48.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.323
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Vitamin E
+343.6%
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Vitamin B2
+21.7%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+273.7%
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Folate
+47.3%
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Vitamin B3
+16%
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Vitamin K
+48.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.323
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+39.6%
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Protein
+37.8%
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Fats
+46.8%
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Water
+105.6%
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Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
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Carbs
+39.6%
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Protein
+37.8%
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Fats
+46.8%
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Water
+105.6%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-32.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+167%
Saturated Fat:
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.326 g
Saturated Fat:
5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
22.228 g
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Saturated Fat
-32.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+31.6%
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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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 62.48g | 44.2g |
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| Protein | 5.37g | 7.4g |
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| Fats | 26.22g | 38.5g |
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| Carbs | 63.78g | 45.7g |
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| Calories | 514kcal | 558kcal |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 21.65g | 0.75g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 62mg |
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| Sodium | 353mg | 253mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.115mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.495mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 24.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 1IU | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.55mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.323mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 3.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.019mg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg | 16.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.086mg |
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| Threonine | 0.198mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.275mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.144mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg |
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| Valine | 0.312mg |
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| Histidine | 0.158mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.105g | 5.502g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.708g | 8.828g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 22.228g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.