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Pumpernickel bread vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pumpernickel bread and shortcake

  • Pumpernickel bread has more manganese, copper, selenium, folate, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, shortcake is richer in calcium.
  • Pumpernickel bread covers your daily manganese needs 42% more than shortcake.
  • Shortcake has 4 times less vitamin B6 than pumpernickel bread. Pumpernickel bread has 0.126mg of vitamin B6, while shortcake has 0.03mg.
  • Pumpernickel bread contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pumpernickel and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.2%
Contains more IronIron +13%
Contains more CopperCopper +277.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +295.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +201.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%

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% 0% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
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% 6% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.311mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.6%
Contains more WaterWater +33.5%
Contains more FatsFats +358.1%
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g
~equal in Other ~2.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 36% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.237 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +548.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.6%

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 Shortcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpernickel bread Shortcake DV% diff.
Manganese 1.305mg 0.33mg 42%
Fiber 6.5g 26%
Copper 0.287mg 0.076mg 23%
Fats 3.1g 14.2g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 3.632g 16%
Saturated fat 0.437g 3.772g 15%
Selenium 24.5µg 17µg 14%
Calcium 68mg 205mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.932g 6.045g 13%
Folate 93µg 53µg 10%
Magnesium 54mg 16mg 9%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.48mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.03mg 7%
Protein 8.7g 6.1g 5%
Phosphorus 178mg 143mg 5%
Calories 250kcal 346kcal 5%
Iron 2.87mg 2.54mg 4%
Sodium 596mg 506mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Potassium 208mg 106mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.272mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 2.573mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.248mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.311mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Carbs 47.5g 48.5g 0%
Net carbs 41g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 0.53g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.238mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0.449mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.155mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.302mg 0%
Valine 0.396mg 0.273mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.14mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel bread Shortcake
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
27%
Pumpernickel bread
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.335g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/nutrients
  2. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.