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Shortbread vs. French rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and French rolls

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, while French rolls has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Calcium, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • French rolls' daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.
  • French rolls contain 8 times less Saturated Fat than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while French rolls contain 0.962g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Rolls, french.

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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 14% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
~equal in Iron ~2.71mg

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% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1544.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.3mg
~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
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +509.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.1%
Contains more WaterWater +866.7%
Contains more OtherOther +103.9%

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 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +242.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +898.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.1%

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 rolls
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread French rolls Opinion
Calories 514kcal 277kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 8.6g French rolls
Fats 26.22g 4.3g Shortbread
Net carbs 62.48g 47g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 50.2g Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 20mg French rolls
Calcium 13mg 91mg French rolls
Potassium 88mg 114mg French rolls
Iron 2.98mg 2.71mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0.31g French rolls
Fiber 1.3g 3.2g French rolls
Copper 0.09mg 0.135mg French rolls
Zinc 0.49mg 0.9mg French rolls
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 84mg French rolls
Sodium 353mg 574mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.3mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.559mg French rolls
Selenium 6.2µg 27.9µg French rolls
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.523mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.3mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.352mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.452mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.039mg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 1.8µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 113µg French rolls
Trans Fat 0.714g French rolls
Choline 0.9mg 14.8mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.962g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 1.961g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.834g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.099mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg French rolls
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

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Shortbread French rolls
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
32%
French rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
56%
French rolls

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls
French rolls 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 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.