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Egg bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Egg bread and Shortbread different?

  • Egg bread is higher in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Copper, however, Shortbread is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Egg bread is 43% higher.

Bread, egg and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain are the varieties used 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.
Egg bread
Egg bread
9
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +615.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains more Zinc +61.2%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +385.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Equal in Sodium - 353
Egg bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 114% 14% 46% 11% 50% 22% 54% 66% 165%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +615.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains more Zinc +61.2%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +385.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Equal in Sodium - 353

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.
Egg bread
Egg bread
7
:
4
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +21000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1122.2%
Egg bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 12% 0% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 79% 13% 3%
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 A +21000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1122.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg bread
Egg bread
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +76.9%
Contains more Water +863.9%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Contains more Fats +337%
Contains more Carbs +33.4%
Egg bread
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 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 +76.9%
Contains more Water +863.9%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Contains more Fats +337%
Contains more Carbs +33.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg bread
Egg bread
1
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2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +652.8%
Egg bread
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.593 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.106 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +652.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg bread Shortbread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Egg bread Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 45.5g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 9.5g 5.37g Egg bread
Fats 6g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 47.8g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 287kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 1.78g 21.65g Egg bread
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g Egg bread
Calcium 93mg 13mg Egg bread
Iron 3.04mg 2.98mg Egg bread
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Egg bread
Phosphorus 106mg 66mg Egg bread
Potassium 115mg 88mg Egg bread
Sodium 380mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.79mg 0.49mg Egg bread
Copper 0.162mg 0.09mg Egg bread
Manganese 0.5mg 0.393mg Egg bread
Selenium 30.1µg 6.2µg Egg bread
Vitamin A 211IU 1IU Egg bread
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Egg bread
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Egg bread
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Egg bread
Vitamin B1 0.438mg 0.353mg Egg bread
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.314mg Egg bread
Vitamin B3 4.848mg 3.275mg Egg bread
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 105µg 81µg Egg bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Egg bread
Vitamin K 0.9µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.112mg Egg bread
Threonine 0.306mg Egg bread
Isoleucine 0.394mg Egg bread
Leucine 0.692mg Egg bread
Lysine 0.311mg Egg bread
Methionine 0.189mg Egg bread
Phenylalanine 0.475mg Egg bread
Valine 0.443mg Egg bread
Histidine 0.21mg Egg bread
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Egg bread
Saturated Fat 1.593g 8.105g Egg bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0g Egg bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.302g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.106g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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%
Egg bread
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Egg bread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.512g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg bread
Egg bread 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. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.