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Shortbread vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shortbread and Wheat Bread?

  • Shortbread is higher in Vitamin E , yet Wheat Bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 49% more.
  • Shortbread has 10 times more Vitamin E than Wheat Bread. While Shortbread has 2.44mg of Vitamin E , Wheat Bread has only 0.24mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Wheat Bread is lower.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread, wheat, toasted 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.
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Calcium +1169.2%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.8%
Contains more Potassium +153.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +250.4%
Contains more Selenium +438.7%
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 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Calcium +1169.2%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.8%
Contains more Potassium +153.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +250.4%
Contains more Selenium +438.7%

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 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +93%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.5%
Equal in Folate - 86
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% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +93%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.5%
Equal in Folate - 86

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +514.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Contains more Protein +141.3%
Contains more Water +573.1%
Contains more Other +168.9%
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% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Fats +514.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Contains more Protein +141.3%
Contains more Water +573.1%
Contains more Other +168.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +558.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +558.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 51.07g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 26.22g 4.27g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 55.77g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 313kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 6.42g Wheat Bread
Fiber 1.3g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 13mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Iron 2.98mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 14mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 66mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 88mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 353mg 601mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.09mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 0.393mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 6.2µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.24mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Folate 81µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin K 11µg 5.7µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Trans Fat 0.714g Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 1.019g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.72g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.161g 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
Shortbread Wheat Bread
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
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.