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Wheat Bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wheat Bread and Shortbread?

  • Wheat Bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Fiber, and Copper, yet Shortbread is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 49% more.
  • Wheat Bread has 13 times more Calcium than Shortbread. While Wheat Bread has 165mg of Calcium, Shortbread has only 13mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Wheat Bread is lower.

We used Bread, wheat, toasted and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1169.2%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.8%
Contains more Potassium +153.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +250.4%
Contains more Selenium +438.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1169.2%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.8%
Contains more Potassium +153.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +250.4%
Contains more Selenium +438.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +93%
Equal in Folate - 81
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +93%
Equal in Folate - 81

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.3%
Contains more Water +573.1%
Contains more Other +168.9%
Contains more Fats +514.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
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 +141.3%
Contains more Water +573.1%
Contains more Other +168.9%
Contains more Fats +514.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +558.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.1%
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +558.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 12.96g 5.37g Wheat Bread
Fats 4.27g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 55.77g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 313kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 6.42g 21.65g Wheat Bread
Fiber 4.7g 1.3g Wheat Bread
Calcium 165mg 13mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.09mg 2.98mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 14mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 66mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 88mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 601mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 1.47mg 0.49mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.09mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 0.393mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 6.2µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.353mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.314mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 3.275mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.321mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.071mg Wheat Bread
Folate 86µg 81µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin K 5.7µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Trans Fat 0.714g Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 8.105g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread 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
38%
Wheat Bread
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.