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Shortbread vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and French toast

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese, while French toast has more Selenium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% higher.
  • French toast contains 3 times less Saturated Fat than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while French toast contains 2.723g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more IronIron +78.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +669.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +224.2%

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 1% 30% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.321mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.074mg

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
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +142.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +155.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1419.4%
Contains more OtherOther +74.8%

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
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread French toast Opinion
Calories 514kcal 229kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 7.7g French toast
Fats 26.22g 10.8g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg French toast
Net carbs 62.48g 25g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 25g Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 17mg French toast
Calcium 13mg 100mg French toast
Potassium 88mg 134mg French toast
Iron 2.98mg 1.67mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g French toast
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.058mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.67mg French toast
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 117mg French toast
Sodium 353mg 479mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A 0µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.188mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.204mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.321mg French toast
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.628mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.074mg French toast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg French toast
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 43µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g French toast
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 2.723g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 4.524g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 2.594g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg French toast
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g French toast
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 French toast
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
24%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.382g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French toast
French toast is relatively richer in minerals
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 toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.