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Raisin bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Raisin bread and Shortbread different?

  • Raisin bread is higher in Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Shortbread is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortbread is 35% higher.
  • Raisin bread contains 5 times more Calcium than Shortbread. While Raisin bread contains 66mg of Calcium, Shortbread contains only 13mg.
  • Raisin bread has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, raisin, enriched 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.
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
9
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +407.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains more Zinc +46.9%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +27.5%
Contains more Selenium +222.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Equal in Sodium - 353
Raisin bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 19% 47% 21% 46% 20% 66% 66% 110%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +407.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains more Zinc +46.9%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +27.5%
Contains more Selenium +222.6%
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.
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
5
:
5
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
Raisin bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 1% 85% 92% 65% 24% 16% 80% 0% 5%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +547.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Water +833.3%
Contains more Other +74.8%
Contains more Fats +495.9%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Raisin bread
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +47.1%
Contains more Water +833.3%
Contains more Other +74.8%
Contains more Fats +495.9%
Contains more Carbs +22%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin bread
Raisin bread
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1126.2%
Raisin bread
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.679 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1126.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin bread Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 48g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 7.9g 5.37g Raisin bread
Fats 4.4g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 52.3g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 274kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 5.68g 21.65g Raisin bread
Fiber 4.3g 1.3g Raisin bread
Calcium 66mg 13mg Raisin bread
Iron 2.9mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Raisin bread
Phosphorus 109mg 66mg Raisin bread
Potassium 227mg 88mg Raisin bread
Sodium 347mg 353mg Raisin bread
Zinc 0.72mg 0.49mg Raisin bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.09mg Raisin bread
Manganese 0.501mg 0.393mg Raisin bread
Selenium 20µg 6.2µg Raisin bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.314mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 3.275mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.321mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 106µg 81µg Raisin bread
Vitamin K 1.7µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.083mg Raisin bread
Threonine 0.222mg Raisin bread
Isoleucine 0.287mg Raisin bread
Leucine 0.516mg Raisin bread
Lysine 0.2mg Raisin bread
Methionine 0.128mg Raisin bread
Phenylalanine 0.361mg Raisin bread
Valine 0.329mg Raisin bread
Histidine 0.167mg Raisin bread
Trans Fat 0.714g Raisin bread
Saturated Fat 1.081g 8.105g Raisin bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.294g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 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

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
31%
Raisin bread
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Raisin bread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.