Pastry vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pastry and shortbread different?
- Pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin E, vitamin B5, iron, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pastry is 33% higher.
- Pastry contains 3 times more monounsaturated fat than shortbread. While pastry contains 21.597g of monounsaturated fat, shortbread contains only 6.708g.
- Shortbread has less saturated fat.
Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +290.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.4% |
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 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +351.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +136.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +222% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 6.708g | 37% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 6.2µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 8.326g | 23% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 26.22g | 18% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 2.44mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 8.105g | 7% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 63.78g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.321mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 3.275mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 2.98mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 353mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.393mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 11µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.353mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 5.37g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.071mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.314mg | 2% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 514kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Folate | 78µg | 81µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.538g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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