Shortbread vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Shortbread and French fries
- Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Selenium, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
- Shortbread covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 29% more than French fries.
- French fries have 8 times less Vitamin B2 than Shortbread. Shortbread has 0.314mg of Vitamin B2, while French fries have 0.039mg.
- French fries contain less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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.
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Iron
+267.9%
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Manganese
+59.1%
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Selenium
+588.9%
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Calcium
+38.5%
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Magnesium
+150%
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Phosphorus
+89.4%
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Potassium
+558%
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Sodium
-40.5%
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Copper
+37.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
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Iron
+267.9%
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Manganese
+59.1%
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Selenium
+588.9%
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Calcium
+38.5%
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Magnesium
+150%
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Phosphorus
+89.4%
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Potassium
+558%
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-40.5%
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Copper
+37.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+46.1%
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Vitamin B1
+107.6%
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Vitamin B2
+705.1%
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Folate
+170%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+80.7%
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Vitamin B6
+423.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.004
Equal in Vitamin K - 11.2
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+46.1%
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Vitamin B1
+107.6%
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Vitamin B2
+705.1%
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Folate
+170%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+80.7%
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Vitamin B6
+423.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.004
Equal in Vitamin K - 11.2
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+56.6%
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Fats
+78%
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Carbs
+53.9%
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Water
+970.8%
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+79.6%
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
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1.03 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
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Protein
+56.6%
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Fats
+78%
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Carbs
+53.9%
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+970.8%
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+79.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+54.2%
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Saturated Fat
-71.2%
Saturated Fat:
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.326 g
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+54.2%
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Saturated Fat
-71.2%
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 62.48g | 37.64g |
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| Protein | 5.37g | 3.43g |
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| Fats | 26.22g | 14.73g |
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| Carbs | 63.78g | 41.44g |
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| Calories | 514kcal | 312kcal |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 21.65g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 3.8g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 35mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 125mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 579mg |
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| Sodium | 353mg | 210mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.124mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.247mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 1.67mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 3.004mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.372mg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg | 11.2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g | 0.06g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.105g | 2.336g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.708g | 5.969g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 5.398g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 4.898g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | 0.407g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g |
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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
33%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.769g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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