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Shortbread vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shortbread and multigrain bread different?

  • Shortbread is richer in vitamin E and vitamin B2, while multigrain bread is higher in manganese, selenium, fiber, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily need for manganese, 79% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 9 times more saturated fat than multigrain bread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, while multigrain bread contains 0.948g.

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) types were used in this article.

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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 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +507.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +753.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +277.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +477.4%
~equal in Iron ~2.72mg

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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +510%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +302.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +3100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +470%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.4%
Contains more WaterWater +773.9%
Contains more OtherOther +124.3%

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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +712.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +309.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 34%
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
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +411.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +790%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Multigrain bread
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 Shortbread Multigrain bread DV% diff.
Manganese 0.393mg 2.201mg 79%
Selenium 6.2µg 35.8µg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 2.035g 42%
Fats 26.22g 4.6g 33%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.948g 33%
Fiber 1.3g 8.1g 27%
Phosphorus 66mg 247mg 26%
Copper 0.09mg 0.307mg 24%
Protein 5.37g 14.52g 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.286mg 17%
Magnesium 14mg 85mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.826g 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.4mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.142mg 13%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.85mg 12%
Calories 514kcal 288kcal 11%
Calcium 13mg 111mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.243mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.394mg 7%
Carbs 63.78g 47.11g 6%
Potassium 88mg 250mg 5%
Choline 0.9mg 28.8mg 5%
Sodium 353mg 414mg 3%
Fructose 0.3g 2.67g 3%
Iron 2.98mg 2.72mg 3%
Folate 81µg 70µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.365mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 62.48g 39.01g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 6.94g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.351mg 0%
Leucine 0.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.314mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.421mg 0%
Valine 0.432mg 0%
Histidine 0.215mg 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 0g 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 Multigrain bread
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
26%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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