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Danish pastry vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between danish pastry and shortbread?

  • Danish pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, yet shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for selenium is 23% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in shortbread is lower.
  • The glycemic index of danish pastry is lower.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.8%
Contains more IronIron +65.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +597.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +59.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +35%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.321mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 ProteinProtein +49%
Contains more WaterWater +772.2%
Contains more OtherOther +45.6%
Contains more FatsFats +19.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
35% 29% 36%
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 -16.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 8.326g 38%
Selenium 18.9µg 6.2µg 23%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Iron 1.8mg 2.98mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2.44mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.353mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 6.708g 12%
Carbs 37.2g 63.78g 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.275mg 8%
Fats 21.9g 26.22g 7%
Calories 374kcal 514kcal 7%
Saturated fat 6.794g 8.105g 6%
Phosphorus 108mg 66mg 6%
Folate 60µg 81µg 5%
Protein 8g 5.37g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.314mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 11µg 3%
Sodium 417mg 353mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.071mg 2%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.393mg 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.49mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 13mg 2%
Fiber 1g 1.3g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 62.48g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Potassium 98mg 88mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g 21.65g N/A
Copper 0.089mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.321mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Shortbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
Danish pastry
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.311g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.