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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.
Contains more Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Magnesium +507.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.2%
Contains more Potassium +184.1%
Contains more Zinc +277.6%
Contains more Copper +241.1%
Contains more Manganese +460.1%
Contains more Selenium +477.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Magnesium +507.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +274.2%
Contains more Potassium +184.1%
Contains more Zinc +277.6%
Contains more Copper +241.1%
Contains more Manganese +460.1%
Contains more Selenium +477.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.98

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +510%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Folate +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +510%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Folate +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +170.4%
Contains more Water +773.9%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Contains more Fats +470%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
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 Protein +170.4%
Contains more Water +773.9%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Contains more Fats +470%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +712.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.1%
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +712.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +411.1%
Contains more Fructose +790%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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 Glucose +411.1%
Contains more Fructose +790%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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
Net carbs 39.01g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 14.52g 5.37g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 47.11g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 288kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 2.67g 0.3g Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g 21.65g Multigrain bread
Fiber 8.1g 1.3g Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 13mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.72mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 85mg 14mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 247mg 66mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 250mg 88mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 1.85mg 0.49mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.09mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 2.201mg 0.393mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 6.2µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.4mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 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
Folate 70µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 1.5µg 11µg 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
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 8.105g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Multigrain 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
27%
Multigrain bread
33%
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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