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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +204.8%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -15.3%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +204.8%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -15.3%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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 A +12700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +597.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin K +59.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
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 +12700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +597.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin K +59.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49%
Contains more Water +772.2%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Contains more Fats +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +71.5%
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 Protein +49%
Contains more Water +772.2%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Contains more Fats +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +71.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.3%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 8g 5.37g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 37.2g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 374kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 6.95g 21.65g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 35mg 13mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 66mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 88mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.7mg 0.49mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.351mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 18.9µg 6.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 1IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 60µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 8.105g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 6.708g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 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
Danish 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
23%
Danish pastry
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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.