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French toast vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between french toast and shortbread

  • French toast has more selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B12, while shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 39% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in shortbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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 +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +669.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +224.2%
Contains more IronIron +78.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109%

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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.314mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.071mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +43.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1419.4%
Contains more OtherOther +74.8%
Contains more FatsFats +142.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +155.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 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 -66.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Shortbread DV% diff.
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 8.326g 38%
Selenium 20.1µg 6.2µg 25%
Fats 10.8g 26.22g 24%
Saturated fat 2.723g 8.105g 24%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Iron 1.67mg 2.98mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Calories 229kcal 514kcal 14%
Vitamin A 124µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Carbs 25g 63.78g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.353mg 12%
Folate 43µg 81µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 3.275mg 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Calcium 100mg 13mg 9%
Manganese 0.188mg 0.393mg 9%
Phosphorus 117mg 66mg 7%
Protein 7.7g 5.37g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.321mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.524g 6.708g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Sodium 479mg 353mg 5%
Copper 0.058mg 0.09mg 4%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.314mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 14mg 1%
Potassium 134mg 88mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.071mg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0%
Leucine 0.621mg 0%
Lysine 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.188mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0%
Valine 0.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.179mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 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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is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
25%
French toast
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.382g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French toast
French toast 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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.