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Rye bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Rye bread and Shortbread

  • Rye bread has more Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Shortbread is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Rye bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% more.
  • Rye bread contains 4 times more Fiber than Shortbread. Rye bread contains 5.8g of Fiber, while Shortbread contains 1.3g.
  • Shortbread contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, rye 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.
Rye bread
Rye bread
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2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +461.5%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains more Zinc +132.7%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +109.7%
Contains more Selenium +398.4%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Rye bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 107% 29% 54% 15% 79% 32% 62% 108% 169%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +461.5%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains more Zinc +132.7%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +109.7%
Contains more Selenium +398.4%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
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.
Rye bread
Rye bread
8
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2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +639.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +816.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
Rye bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 2% 109% 78% 72% 27% 18% 83% 0% 3%
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 A +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +639.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +816.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye bread
Rye bread
3
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2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Water +936.1%
Contains more Other +152.4%
Contains more Fats +694.5%
Contains more Carbs +32%
Rye bread
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 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 +58.3%
Contains more Water +936.1%
Contains more Other +152.4%
Contains more Fats +694.5%
Contains more Carbs +32%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye bread
Rye bread
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2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +411.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +942.1%
Rye bread
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.799 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +411.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +942.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye bread Shortbread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye bread Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 42.5g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 8.5g 5.37g Rye bread
Fats 3.3g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 48.3g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 259kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 3.85g 21.65g Rye bread
Fiber 5.8g 1.3g Rye bread
Calcium 73mg 13mg Rye bread
Iron 2.83mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 40mg 14mg Rye bread
Phosphorus 125mg 66mg Rye bread
Potassium 166mg 88mg Rye bread
Sodium 603mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 1.14mg 0.49mg Rye bread
Copper 0.186mg 0.09mg Rye bread
Manganese 0.824mg 0.393mg Rye bread
Selenium 30.9µg 6.2µg Rye bread
Vitamin A 7IU 1IU Rye bread
Vitamin E 0.33mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.434mg 0.353mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.314mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 3.805mg 3.275mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.321mg Rye bread
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.071mg Rye bread
Folate 110µg 81µg Rye bread
Vitamin K 1.2µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.096mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.255mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.319mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.579mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.233mg Rye bread
Methionine 0.139mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.411mg Rye bread
Valine 0.379mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.182mg Rye bread
Trans Fat 0.714g Rye bread
Saturated Fat 0.626g 8.105g Rye bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.311g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
33%
Rye bread
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Rye bread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.