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Multigrain bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Multigrain bread and Shortbread different?

  • Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while Shortbread is higher in Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily need of Manganese 79% more than Shortbread.
  • Multigrain bread contains 6 times more Fiber than Shortbread. Multigrain bread contains 8.1g of Fiber, while Shortbread contains 1.3g.
  • Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
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 +507.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +753.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +277.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +477.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg

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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +302.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +3100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +510%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +170.4%
Contains more WaterWater +773.9%
Contains more OtherOther +124.3%
Contains more FatsFats +470%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 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 -88.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +712.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +309.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 GlucoseGlucose +411.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +790%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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.
Multigrain bread Shortbread
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 Multigrain bread Shortbread Opinion
Calories 288kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 14.52g 5.37g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 26.22g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Net carbs 39.01g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 47.11g 63.78g Shortbread
Magnesium 85mg 14mg Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 13mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 250mg 88mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.72mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 6.94g 21.65g Multigrain bread
Fiber 8.1g 1.3g Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.09mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.85mg 0.49mg Multigrain bread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 247mg 66mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 353mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.4mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 2.201mg 0.393mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 6.2µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 3.275mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.321mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.071mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin K 1.5µg 11µg Shortbread
Folate 70µg 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Multigrain bread
Choline 28.8mg 0.9mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 8.105g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 8.326g 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
Fructose 2.67g 0.3g Multigrain bread
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 0g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Multigrain 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
26%
Multigrain bread
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
34%
Shortbread

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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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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