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Shortbread vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and Bread crumbs

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin E , while Bread crumbs has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Bread crumbs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 51% higher.
  • Bread crumbs contain 31 times less Vitamin E than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 2.44mg of Vitamin E , while Bread crumbs contain 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bread crumbs are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, 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.
Contains less Sodium -51.8%
Contains more Calcium +1307.7%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Magnesium +207.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Zinc +195.9%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.8%
Contains more Selenium +306.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 182% 31% 71% 18% 96% 40% 85% 120% 138%
Contains less Sodium -51.8%
Contains more Calcium +1307.7%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Magnesium +207.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Zinc +195.9%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.8%
Contains more Selenium +306.5%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 242% 93% 125% 34% 28% 81% 44% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +394.7%
Contains more Protein +148.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Contains more Water +80.8%
Contains more Other +177.7%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more Fats +394.7%
Contains more Protein +148.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.9%
Contains more Water +80.8%
Contains more Other +177.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +47.4%
Contains more Glucose +405.6%
Contains more Fructose +720%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +47.4%
Contains more Glucose +405.6%
Contains more Fructose +720%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Bread crumbs Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 67.48g Bread crumbs
Protein 5.37g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 26.22g 5.3g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 71.98g Bread crumbs
Calories 514kcal 395kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 59.66g Bread crumbs
Fructose 0.3g 2.46g Bread crumbs
Sugar 21.65g 6.2g Bread crumbs
Fiber 1.3g 4.5g Bread crumbs
Calcium 13mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Iron 2.98mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Magnesium 14mg 43mg Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 66mg 165mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 88mg 196mg Bread crumbs
Sodium 353mg 732mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.45mg Bread crumbs
Copper 0.09mg 0.255mg Bread crumbs
Manganese 0.393mg 0.919mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 6.2µg 25.2µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.08mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.403mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.121mg Bread crumbs
Folate 81µg 107µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 11µg 6.6µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Trans Fat 0.714g Bread crumbs
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.203g Bread crumbs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 1.023g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 2.06g 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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Shortbread Bread crumbs
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%
Shortbread
55%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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