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Breadfruit vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between breadfruit and shortbread

  • Breadfruit has more vitamin C, while shortbread has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 40% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in breadfruit is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Breadfruit, raw 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 18% 5.1% 43% 20% 28% 3.3% 13% 0.26% 7.8% 3.3%
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 +78.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +456.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more IronIron +451.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +308.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +555%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +933.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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 97% 0% 2% 0% 28% 6.9% 17% 27% 23% 0% 1.3% 11% 5.3%
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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +988.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2340%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +263.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +478.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 71%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 27.12 g
Water: 70.65 g
Other: 0.93 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 WaterWater +1862.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +401.9%
Contains more FatsFats +11300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.2%
Contains more OtherOther +10.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 23% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.066 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19629.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12515.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Breadfruit Shortbread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Breadfruit Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.066g 8.326g 55%
Fats 0.23g 26.22g 40%
Saturated fat 0.048g 8.105g 37%
Vitamin C 29mg 0mg 32%
Iron 0.54mg 2.98mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.314mg 22%
Calories 103kcal 514kcal 21%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.353mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 6.708g 17%
Folate 14µg 81µg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.44mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 3.275mg 15%
Sodium 2mg 353mg 15%
Fiber 4.9g 1.3g 14%
Manganese 0.06mg 0.393mg 14%
Potassium 490mg 88mg 12%
Carbs 27.12g 63.78g 12%
Selenium 0.6µg 6.2µg 10%
Protein 1.07g 5.37g 9%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 11µg 9%
Phosphorus 30mg 66mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.457mg 0.321mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 14mg 3%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.49mg 3%
Choline 9.8mg 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.071mg 2%
Copper 0.084mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 22.22g 62.48g N/A
Calcium 17mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 11g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Threonine 0.052mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.064mg 0%
Leucine 0.065mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.01mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Breadfruit 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
17%
Breadfruit
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Breadfruit
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Breadfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171714/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.