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White Bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between White Bread and Shortbread

  • White Bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Manganese, while Shortbread has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 37% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 11 times less Calcium than White Bread. White Bread contains 144mg of Calcium, while Shortbread contains 13mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in White Bread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, 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.
White Bread
White Bread
9
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +1007.7%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Contains more Zinc +51%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +254.8%
Contains less Sodium -28%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1007.7%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Contains more Zinc +51%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +254.8%
Contains less Sodium -28%

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.
White Bread
White Bread
5
:
3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Folate +37%
Contains more Vitamin E +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
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 B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Folate +37%
Contains more Vitamin E +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +5400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +64.8%
Contains more Water +911.7%
Contains more Other +92.2%
Contains more Fats +687.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +64.8%
Contains more Water +911.7%
Contains more Other +92.2%
Contains more Fats +687.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1019.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.7%
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1019.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Glucose +336.1%
Contains more Fructose +710%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 40.47
White Bread
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Shortbread
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
Contains more Glucose +336.1%
Contains more Fructose +710%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 40.47

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 8.85g 5.37g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 49.42g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 266kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 37.17g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 2.43g 0.3g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 21.65g White Bread
Fiber 2.7g 1.3g White Bread
Calcium 144mg 13mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 2.98mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 14mg White Bread
Phosphorus 98mg 66mg White Bread
Potassium 126mg 88mg White Bread
Sodium 490mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.74mg 0.49mg White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.09mg White Bread
Manganese 0.536mg 0.393mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 6.2µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 1IU
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.353mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 3.275mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.321mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.071mg White Bread
Folate 111µg 81µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.027g 0.714g White Bread
Saturated Fat 0.698g 8.105g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White 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
35%
White Bread
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.407g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.