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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.
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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +267.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +588.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +558%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg

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% 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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +705.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +3988.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.004mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~11.2µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.6%
Contains more FatsFats +78%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.9%
Contains more WaterWater +970.8%
Contains more OtherOther +79.6%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Shortbread French fries
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread French fries DV% diff.
Iron 2.98mg 0.81mg 27%
Saturated fat 8.105g 2.336g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.372mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.039mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 5.398g 20%
Fats 26.22g 14.73g 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.17mg 15%
Potassium 88mg 579mg 14%
Folate 81µg 30µg 13%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.9µg 10%
Calories 514kcal 312kcal 10%
Fiber 1.3g 3.8g 10%
Phosphorus 66mg 125mg 8%
Carbs 63.78g 41.44g 7%
Choline 0.9mg 36.8mg 7%
Sodium 353mg 210mg 6%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.247mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.58mg 5%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.67mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Magnesium 14mg 35mg 5%
Copper 0.09mg 0.124mg 4%
Protein 5.37g 3.43g 4%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.004mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 5.969g 2%
Calcium 13mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 0.3g N/A
Zinc 0.49mg 0.5mg 0%
Vitamin K 11µg 11.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g 0.06g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 4.898g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
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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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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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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.