Rye vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between rye and shortbread
- Shortbread contains less manganese, fiber, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin B6 than rye.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for rye is 95% higher.
- Shortbread has 12 times less fiber than rye. Rye has 15.1g of fiber, while shortbread has 1.3g.
- Rye is lower in saturated fat.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than rye.
Food types used in this article are Rye grain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +685.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +479.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +307.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +440.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +403% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +555.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +124.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +353.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +314.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +187.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +86.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.34 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
75.86 g
Water:
10.6 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +194.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1508.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.767 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3125% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +985.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.71 g
Glucose:
0.16 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2856.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +125% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +172.7% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.577mg | 0.393mg | 95% |
| Fiber | 15.1g | 1.3g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.767g | 8.326g | 50% |
| Fats | 1.63g | 26.22g | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 332mg | 66mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 0.197g | 8.105g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.367mg | 0.09mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 14mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.456mg | 0.321mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.65mg | 0.49mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.294mg | 0.071mg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.208g | 6.708g | 16% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 13.9µg | 6.2µg | 14% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 88mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 2.44mg | 11% |
| Folate | 38µg | 81µg | 11% |
| Protein | 10.34g | 5.37g | 10% |
| Calories | 338kcal | 514kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.27mg | 3.275mg | 6% |
| Choline | 30.4mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.314mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 11µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 75.86g | 63.78g | 4% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 2.98mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.316mg | 0.353mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 60.76g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.98g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
35%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.908g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye 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 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.