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Pan dulce vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pan dulce and Shortbread?

  • Pan dulce is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B5, yet Shortbread is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pan dulce's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% more.

We used Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread 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.
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
9
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +561.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -35.4%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +17%
Contains more Selenium +322.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Pan dulce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 108% 18% 41% 10% 30% 23% 41% 60% 143%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +561.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -35.4%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +17%
Contains more Selenium +322.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.98

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.
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
7
:
4
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +741.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +587.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
Pan dulce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 4% 95% 54% 65% 36% 14% 81% 14% 4%
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 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +741.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +587.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +75.4%
Contains more Water +498.3%
Contains more Fats +126.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Equal in Other - 1.03
Pan dulce
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 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 +75.4%
Contains more Water +498.3%
Contains more Fats +126.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Equal in Other - 1.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.2%
Pan dulce
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pan dulce
Pan dulce
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Glucose +894.4%
Contains more Fructose +1250%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +443.8%
Equal in Starch - 40.47
Pan dulce
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 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 Glucose +894.4%
Contains more Fructose +1250%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +443.8%
Equal in Starch - 40.47

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pan dulce Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 54.08g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 9.42g 5.37g Pan dulce
Fats 11.58g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 56.38g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 367kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 37.8g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 4.05g 0.3g Pan dulce
Sugar 12.5g 21.65g Pan dulce
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g Pan dulce
Calcium 86mg 13mg Pan dulce
Iron 2.87mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Pan dulce
Phosphorus 94mg 66mg Pan dulce
Potassium 103mg 88mg Pan dulce
Sodium 228mg 353mg Pan dulce
Zinc 0.84mg 0.49mg Pan dulce
Copper 0.121mg 0.09mg Pan dulce
Manganese 0.46mg 0.393mg Pan dulce
Selenium 26.2µg 6.2µg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 23IU 1IU Pan dulce
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Pan dulce
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.353mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.463mg 3.275mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.321mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 108µg 81µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Pan dulce
Vitamin K 1.6µg 11µg Shortbread
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 1.103g 0.714g Shortbread
Saturated Fat 2.183g 8.105g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.499g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.006g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.005g Shortbread

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is better in case of low diet
Pan dulce 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
31%
Pan dulce
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Pan dulce
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce 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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.