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Shortbread vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortbread and Multigrain bread different?

  • Shortbread is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2, while Multigrain bread is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily need of Manganese 79% more than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 9 times more Saturated Fat than Multigrain bread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Multigrain bread contains 0.948g.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) types were 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.
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Contains more Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Magnesium +507.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.2%
Contains more Potassium +184.1%
Contains more Zinc +277.6%
Contains more Copper +241.1%
Contains more Manganese +460.1%
Contains more Selenium +477.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.72
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 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Contains more Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Magnesium +507.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.2%
Contains more Potassium +184.1%
Contains more Zinc +277.6%
Contains more Copper +241.1%
Contains more Manganese +460.1%
Contains more Selenium +477.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.72

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 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Folate +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.8%
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% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +510%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Folate +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +470%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Protein +170.4%
Contains more Water +773.9%
Contains more Other +124.3%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Fats +470%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Protein +170.4%
Contains more Water +773.9%
Contains more Other +124.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +712.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +712.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +411.1%
Contains more Fructose +790%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +411.1%
Contains more Fructose +790%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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 Multigrain bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Shortbread Multigrain bread Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 39.01g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 26.22g 4.6g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 47.11g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 288kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 2.67g Multigrain bread
Sugar 21.65g 6.94g Multigrain bread
Fiber 1.3g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Calcium 13mg 111mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.98mg 2.72mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 66mg 247mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 88mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 353mg 414mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.09mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 0.393mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 6.2µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.4mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.243mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.142mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.365mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Folate 81µg 70µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 1.5µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.948g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.826g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 2.035g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g 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
Shortbread Multigrain 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
27%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/nutrients

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

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