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Protein bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Protein bread and Shortbread

  • Protein bread has more Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Shortbread is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Protein bread covers your daily Selenium needs 49% more than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 10 times less Calcium than Protein bread. Protein bread contains 124mg of Calcium, while Shortbread contains 13mg.
  • Protein bread has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, protein (includes gluten) 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.
Protein bread
Protein bread
9
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +853.8%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +364.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.3%
Contains more Potassium +265.9%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Copper +363.3%
Contains more Manganese +274.6%
Contains more Selenium +430.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Protein bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 156% 47% 80% 29% 53% 50% 139% 192% 180%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +853.8%
Contains more Iron +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +364.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.3%
Contains more Potassium +265.9%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Copper +363.3%
Contains more Manganese +274.6%
Contains more Selenium +430.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%

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.
Protein bread
Protein bread
6
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Folate +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +746.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
Protein bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 0% 90% 91% 81% 26% 17% 87% 0% 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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Folate +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +746.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein bread
Protein bread
3
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2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +125.3%
Contains more Water +1011.1%
Contains more Other +84.5%
Contains more Fats +1091.8%
Contains more Carbs +45.6%
Protein bread
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 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 +125.3%
Contains more Water +1011.1%
Contains more Other +84.5%
Contains more Fats +1091.8%
Contains more Carbs +45.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein bread
Protein bread
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:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3565.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +725.2%
Protein bread
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.009 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3565.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +725.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 40.8g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 12.1g 5.37g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 43.8g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 245kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 1.44g 21.65g Protein bread
Fiber 3g 1.3g Protein bread
Calcium 124mg 13mg Protein bread
Iron 4.15mg 2.98mg Protein bread
Magnesium 65mg 14mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 185mg 66mg Protein bread
Potassium 322mg 88mg Protein bread
Sodium 404mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 1.82mg 0.49mg Protein bread
Copper 0.417mg 0.09mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg 0.393mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg 6.2µg Protein bread
Vitamin A 5IU 1IU Protein bread
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.353mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.314mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 3.275mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.321mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.071mg
Folate 116µg 81µg Protein bread
Vitamin K 1.3µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.148mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg Protein bread
Trans Fat 0.714g Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.332g 8.105g Protein bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 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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is better in case of low diet
Protein 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
33%
Protein bread
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.773g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread
Protein bread 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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.