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French bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between french bread and shortbread

  • French bread has more selenium, folate, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and manganese; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin E and vitamin K.
  • French bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 43% more.
  • French bread contains 2 times more sodium than shortbread. French bread contains 720mg of sodium, while shortbread contains 353mg.
  • French bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french bread is 78, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) 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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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 +121.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.1%
Contains more IronIron +29.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +379%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +1844.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1184.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 +142.1%
Contains more WaterWater +472.5%
Contains more OtherOther +125.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1125.2%
~equal in Carbs ~63.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1637.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +903.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 8.326g 50%
Selenium 29.7µg 6.2µg 43%
Fats 2.14g 26.22g 37%
Saturated fat 0.502g 8.105g 35%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.386g 6.708g 16%
Sodium 720mg 353mg 16%
Folate 140µg 81µg 15%
Protein 13g 5.37g 15%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.44mg 15%
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 3.275mg 13%
Iron 3.87mg 2.98mg 11%
Calories 319kcal 514kcal 10%
Phosphorus 126mg 66mg 9%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 11µg 9%
Manganese 0.573mg 0.393mg 8%
Fiber 3.1g 1.3g 7%
Copper 0.15mg 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.321mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.353mg 6%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.49mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.314mg 4%
Magnesium 31mg 14mg 4%
Calcium 47mg 13mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 0.9mg 3%
Potassium 140mg 88mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.071mg 2%
Carbs 61.93g 63.78g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 58.83g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 3.59g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.316mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0%
Leucine 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.168mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.234mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 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 0g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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French bread 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
36%
French bread
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.603g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread 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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.