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Pumpernickel bread vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pumpernickel bread and Shortcake

  • Pumpernickel bread has more Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Folate, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Shortcake is richer in Calcium.
  • Pumpernickel bread covers your daily Manganese needs 42% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Pumpernickel bread. Pumpernickel bread has 0.126mg of Vitamin B6, while Shortcake has 0.03mg.
  • Pumpernickel bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pumpernickel and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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 Iron +13%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains more Zinc +208.3%
Contains more Copper +277.6%
Contains more Manganese +295.5%
Contains more Selenium +44.1%
Contains more Calcium +201.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 108% 39% 77% 19% 78% 41% 96% 171% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains more Zinc +208.3%
Contains more Copper +277.6%
Contains more Manganese +295.5%
Contains more Selenium +44.1%
Contains more Calcium +201.5%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%

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 B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Folate +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.311
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 82% 71% 58% 25% 30% 70% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Folate +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.311

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Fats +358.1%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
Equal in Other - 2.8
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 g
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Fats +358.1%
Equal in Carbs - 48.5
Equal in Other - 2.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +548.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.6%
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.237 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +548.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpernickel bread Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 41g 48.5g Shortcake
Protein 8.7g 6.1g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 3.1g 14.2g Shortcake
Carbs 47.5g 48.5g Shortcake
Calories 250kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Sugar 0.53g Shortcake
Fiber 6.5g Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 68mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 2.87mg 2.54mg Pumpernickel bread
Magnesium 54mg 16mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 178mg 143mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 208mg 106mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 596mg 506mg Shortcake
Zinc 1.48mg 0.48mg Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.287mg 0.076mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 1.305mg 0.33mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 24.5µg 17µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.42mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.311mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.272mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 2.573mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.248mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.03mg Pumpernickel bread
Folate 93µg 53µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpernickel bread
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.076mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.267mg 0.184mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.238mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.602mg 0.449mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.248mg 0.197mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.155mg 0.115mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.302mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.396mg 0.273mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.196mg 0.14mg Pumpernickel bread
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 0.437g 3.772g Pumpernickel bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.932g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 3.632g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel bread Shortcake
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
29%
Pumpernickel bread
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.335g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/nutrients
  2. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.