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Shortbread vs. Bread stuffing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shortbread and bread stuffing

  • Shortbread has more vitamin E, while bread stuffing has more selenium, folate, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Bread stuffing covers your daily need for selenium, 76% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 10 times more saturated fat than bread stuffing. While shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, bread stuffing contains only 0.845g.
  • Shortbread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of bread stuffing is 75.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread stuffing, bread, dry mix.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 29% 22% 143% 79% 25% 60% 183% 77% 262%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +646.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.5%
Contains more IronIron +27.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +674.2%

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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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% 7.6% 0% 149% 93% 108% 24% 35% 2.5% 2.8% 126% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1522.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
11% 3% 76% 4% 5%
Protein: 11 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 76.2 g
Water: 4.2 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +671.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
Contains more OtherOther +404.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.845 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.493 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.713 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +349.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1067.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Bread stuffing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Shortbread Bread stuffing DV% diff.
Selenium 6.2µg 48µg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.713g 51%
Sodium 353mg 1405mg 46%
Fats 26.22g 3.4g 35%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.845g 33%
Folate 81µg 168µg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.596mg 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 5.766mg 16%
Copper 0.09mg 0.238mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.38mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 1.493g 13%
Protein 5.37g 11g 11%
Phosphorus 66mg 141mg 11%
Iron 2.98mg 3.81mg 10%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.594mg 9%
Calcium 13mg 97mg 8%
Fiber 1.3g 3.2g 8%
Vitamin K 11µg 1.1µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.404mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.152mg 6%
Calories 514kcal 386kcal 6%
Magnesium 14mg 40mg 6%
Potassium 88mg 246mg 5%
Carbs 63.78g 76.2g 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.93mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.398mg 2%
Choline 0.9mg 14.6mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 73g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g 8.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0%
Threonine 0.329mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0%
Leucine 0.774mg 0%
Lysine 0.317mg 0%
Methionine 0.193mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.251mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Bread stuffing
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
30%
Shortbread
43%
Bread stuffing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
91%
Bread stuffing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 1052mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Bread stuffing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174930/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.