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Croissant vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Croissant and Shortbread

  • Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Choline, while Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for Selenium is 30% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shortbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter 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.
Croissant
Croissant
6
:
4
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Selenium +266.1%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.1%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Selenium +266.1%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +19.1%

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.
Croissant
Croissant
6
:
5
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +74300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +511.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Folate - 81
Croissant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +74300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +511.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Folate - 81

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +52.7%
Contains more Water +544.4%
Contains more Other +74.8%
Contains more Fats +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +39.3%
Croissant
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
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
Contains more Protein +52.7%
Contains more Water +544.4%
Contains more Other +74.8%
Contains more Fats +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +39.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
0
:
3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +661.1%
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +661.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 8.2g 5.37g Croissant
Fats 21g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 45.8g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 406kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 11.26g 21.65g Croissant
Fiber 2.6g 1.3g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 13mg Croissant
Iron 2.03mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Croissant
Phosphorus 105mg 66mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 88mg Croissant
Sodium 467mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.75mg 0.49mg Croissant
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.33mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 22.7µg 6.2µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 1IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.353mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.321mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 88µg 81µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.187mg Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 8.105g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Croissant
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 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
Croissant 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
34%
Croissant
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.554g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.