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Bread crumbs vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bread crumbs and Shortbread

  • Bread crumbs have more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Calcium, while Shortbread have more Vitamin E.
  • Bread crumbs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 51% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 14 times less Calcium than Bread crumbs. Bread crumbs contain 183mg of Calcium, while Shortbread contains 13mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shortbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1307.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.7%
Contains more IronIron +62.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +306.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +148.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.9%
Contains more WaterWater +80.8%
Contains more OtherOther +177.7%
Contains more FatsFats +394.7%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch +47.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +405.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +720%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bread crumbs Shortbread
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 Bread crumbs Shortbread Opinion
Calories 395kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 13.35g 5.37g Bread crumbs
Fats 5.3g 26.22g Shortbread
Net carbs 67.48g 62.48g Bread crumbs
Carbs 71.98g 63.78g Bread crumbs
Magnesium 43mg 14mg Bread crumbs
Calcium 183mg 13mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 196mg 88mg Bread crumbs
Iron 4.83mg 2.98mg Bread crumbs
Sugar 6.2g 21.65g Bread crumbs
Fiber 4.5g 1.3g Bread crumbs
Copper 0.255mg 0.09mg Bread crumbs
Zinc 1.45mg 0.49mg Bread crumbs
Starch 59.66g 40.47g Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 165mg 66mg Bread crumbs
Sodium 732mg 353mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.919mg 0.393mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 25.2µg 6.2µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B1 0.967mg 0.353mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.314mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 6.634mg 3.275mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.552mg 0.321mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.071mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 6.6µg 11µg Shortbread
Folate 107µg 81µg Bread crumbs
Trans Fat 0.714g Bread crumbs
Choline 14.6mg 0.9mg Bread crumbs
Saturated Fat 1.203g 8.105g Bread crumbs
Monounsaturated Fat 1.023g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 8.326g 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
Fructose 2.46g 0.3g Bread crumbs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

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Bread crumbs Shortbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
52%
Bread crumbs
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
83%
Bread crumbs
34%
Shortbread

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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.

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