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Pumpernickel bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpernickel bread and Shortbread?

  • Pumpernickel bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Shortbread is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Pumpernickel bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 40% higher.
  • Pumpernickel bread has 5 times more Fiber than Shortbread. Pumpernickel bread has 6.5g of Fiber, while Shortbread has 1.3g.
  • Shortbread contains less Sodium.

We used Bread, pumpernickel and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.

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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.
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread
8
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +423.1%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.7%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains more Zinc +202%
Contains more Copper +218.9%
Contains more Manganese +232.1%
Contains more Selenium +295.2%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Pumpernickel bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 108% 39% 77% 19% 78% 41% 96% 171% 134%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +423.1%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.7%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains more Zinc +202%
Contains more Copper +218.9%
Contains more Manganese +232.1%
Contains more Selenium +295.2%
Contains less Sodium -40.8%
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.
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread
3
:
6
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +481%
Contains more Vitamin K +1275%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 82% 71% 58% 25% 30% 70% 0% 2%
Shortbread
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 B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +481%
Contains more Vitamin K +1275%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.353
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Water +952.8%
Contains more Other +171.8%
Contains more Fats +745.8%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Pumpernickel bread
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 g
Shortbread
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 +62%
Contains more Water +952.8%
Contains more Other +171.8%
Contains more Fats +745.8%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread
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2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +573.1%
Pumpernickel bread
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.237 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +573.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpernickel 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 Pumpernickel bread Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 41g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 8.7g 5.37g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 3.1g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 47.5g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 250kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 0.53g 21.65g Pumpernickel bread
Fiber 6.5g 1.3g Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 68mg 13mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 2.87mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 54mg 14mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 178mg 66mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 208mg 88mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 596mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 1.48mg 0.49mg Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.287mg 0.09mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 1.305mg 0.393mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 24.5µg 6.2µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.42mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.321mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.071mg Pumpernickel bread
Folate 93µg 81µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin K 0.8µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.267mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.334mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.602mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.248mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.155mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.422mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.396mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.196mg Pumpernickel bread
Trans Fat 0.714g Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 0.437g 8.105g Pumpernickel bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.932g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel 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%
Pumpernickel bread
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.668g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel 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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.