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Shortbread vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shortbread and Crouton

  • Shortbread contains less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Copper, and Phosphorus than Crouton.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Crouton is 57% higher.
  • Crouton has 5 times less Saturated Fat than Shortbread. Shortbread has 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Crouton has 1.51g.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Croutons, 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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more IronIron +36.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +504.8%

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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +63%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +297.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.2%
Contains more WaterWater +52.8%
Contains more OtherOther +142.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +119.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +554%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Crouton Opinion
Calories 514kcal 407kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 26.22g 6.6g Shortbread
Net carbs 62.48g 68.4g Crouton
Carbs 63.78g 73.5g Crouton
Magnesium 14mg 31mg Crouton
Calcium 13mg 76mg Crouton
Potassium 88mg 124mg Crouton
Iron 2.98mg 4.08mg Crouton
Sugar 21.65g Crouton
Fiber 1.3g 5.1g Crouton
Copper 0.09mg 0.163mg Crouton
Zinc 0.49mg 0.89mg Crouton
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 115mg Crouton
Sodium 353mg 698mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 6.2µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.272mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.026mg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 132µg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.714g Crouton
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 3.059g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.273g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g 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
Shortbread Crouton
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
30%
Shortbread
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.595g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton 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 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.