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Bread crumbs vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bread crumbs and Shortbread

  • Bread crumbs have more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Calcium, while Shortbread have more Vitamin E .
  • Bread crumbs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 51% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 14 times less Calcium than Bread crumbs. Bread crumbs contain 183mg of Calcium, while Shortbread contains 13mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shortbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, 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.
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
9
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +1307.7%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Magnesium +207.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Zinc +195.9%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.8%
Contains more Selenium +306.5%
Contains less Sodium -51.8%
Bread crumbs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 182% 31% 71% 18% 96% 40% 85% 120% 138%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1307.7%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Magnesium +207.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Zinc +195.9%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.8%
Contains more Selenium +306.5%
Contains less Sodium -51.8%

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.
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
7
:
3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Bread crumbs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 242% 93% 125% 34% 28% 81% 44% 17%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
4
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +148.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Contains more Water +80.8%
Contains more Other +177.7%
Contains more Fats +394.7%
Bread crumbs
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Protein +148.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Contains more Water +80.8%
Contains more Other +177.7%
Contains more Fats +394.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.2%
Bread crumbs
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
4
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Starch +47.4%
Contains more Glucose +405.6%
Contains more Fructose +720%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Bread crumbs
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 g
Galactose: 0 g
Shortbread
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +47.4%
Contains more Glucose +405.6%
Contains more Fructose +720%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread crumbs Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 67.48g 62.48g Bread crumbs
Protein 13.35g 5.37g Bread crumbs
Fats 5.3g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 71.98g 63.78g Bread crumbs
Calories 395kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 59.66g 40.47g Bread crumbs
Fructose 2.46g 0.3g Bread crumbs
Sugar 6.2g 21.65g Bread crumbs
Fiber 4.5g 1.3g Bread crumbs
Calcium 183mg 13mg Bread crumbs
Iron 4.83mg 2.98mg Bread crumbs
Magnesium 43mg 14mg Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 165mg 66mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 196mg 88mg Bread crumbs
Sodium 732mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 1.45mg 0.49mg Bread crumbs
Copper 0.255mg 0.09mg Bread crumbs
Manganese 0.919mg 0.393mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 25.2µg 6.2µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.967mg 0.353mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.314mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 6.634mg 3.275mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.552mg 0.321mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.071mg Bread crumbs
Folate 107µg 81µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 6.6µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Trans Fat 0.714g Bread crumbs
Saturated Fat 1.203g 8.105g Bread crumbs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.023g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

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is better in case of low diet
Bread crumbs Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Bread crumbs
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
83%
Bread crumbs
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/nutrients
  2. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.