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Potato bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato bread and Shortbread

  • Potato bread has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, while Shortbread has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3.
  • Potato bread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 43% more than Shortbread.
  • Potato bread contains 14 times more Calcium than Shortbread. While Potato bread contains 188mg of Calcium, Shortbread contains only 13mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, potato 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.
Contains more Calcium +1346.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +459.1%
Contains more Potassium +715.9%
Contains more Zinc +193.9%
Contains more Selenium +53.2%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%
Equal in Sodium - 353
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1346.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +459.1%
Contains more Potassium +715.9%
Contains more Zinc +193.9%
Contains more Selenium +53.2%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%
Equal in Sodium - 353
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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 A +8800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.8%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +419.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
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 A +8800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.8%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +419.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +132.8%
Contains more Water +831.9%
Contains more Other +264.1%
Contains more Fats +737.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 +132.8%
Contains more Water +831.9%
Contains more Other +264.1%
Contains more Fats +737.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato 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 Potato bread Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 12.5g 5.37g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 47.07g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 266kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 9.38g 21.65g Potato bread
Fiber 6.3g 1.3g Potato bread
Calcium 188mg 13mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 28mg 14mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 369mg 66mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 88mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 1.44mg 0.49mg Potato bread
Copper 0.094mg 0.09mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.253mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 9.5µg 6.2µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 89IU 1IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.321mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.071mg Potato bread
Folate 126µg 81µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0g 8.105g Potato bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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
Potato 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
29%
Potato bread
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato 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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.