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 for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +484.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +504.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +297.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +119.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 6.2µg | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 8.326g | 47% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 26.22g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 8.105g | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.353mg | 23% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 698mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.3g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 3.275mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.98mg | 14% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 5.37g | 13% |
| Folate | 132µg | 81µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 6.708g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 66mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 514kcal | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.393mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.314mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 63.78g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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
35%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.595g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.