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French rolls vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between French rolls and Shortbread

  • French rolls have more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Calcium, Fiber, and Manganese, while Shortbread have more Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
  • French rolls' daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 7 times less Calcium than French rolls. French rolls contain 91mg of Calcium, while Shortbread contains 13mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shortbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rolls, french 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg

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% 0% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1544.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +511.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.314mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 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 +60.1%
Contains more WaterWater +866.7%
Contains more OtherOther +103.9%
Contains more FatsFats +509.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 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 -88.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +242.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +898.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French rolls Shortbread Opinion
Calories 277kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 8.6g 5.37g French rolls
Fats 4.3g 26.22g Shortbread
Net carbs 47g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 50.2g 63.78g Shortbread
Magnesium 20mg 14mg French rolls
Calcium 91mg 13mg French rolls
Potassium 114mg 88mg French rolls
Iron 2.71mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 0.31g 21.65g French rolls
Fiber 3.2g 1.3g French rolls
Copper 0.135mg 0.09mg French rolls
Zinc 0.9mg 0.49mg French rolls
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 84mg 66mg French rolls
Sodium 574mg 353mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.559mg 0.393mg French rolls
Selenium 27.9µg 6.2µg French rolls
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.353mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.275mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.321mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Vitamin K 1.8µg 11µg Shortbread
Folate 113µg 81µg French rolls
Trans Fat 0.714g French rolls
Choline 14.8mg 0.9mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 0.962g 8.105g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.961g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 8.326g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.099mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg French rolls
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French rolls 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
32%
French rolls
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls
French rolls 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 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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.