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Shortbread vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shortbread and Pan dulce?

  • Shortbread is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, yet Pan dulce is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pan dulce's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% more.
  • Shortbread has 8 times more Vitamin E than Pan dulce. While Shortbread has 2.44mg of Vitamin E, Pan dulce has only 0.29mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pan dulce is lower.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread types 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 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +561.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +322.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.87mg

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% 0.06% 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 4% 1.4% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +741.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +3133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.377mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.463mg

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
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +126.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.4%
Contains more WaterWater +498.3%
~equal in Other ~1.08g

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
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +444.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.1%

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
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +443.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +894.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1250%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~37.8g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Pan dulce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Pan dulce Opinion
Calories 514kcal 367kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 9.42g Pan dulce
Fats 26.22g 11.58g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Pan dulce
Net carbs 62.48g 54.08g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 56.38g Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Pan dulce
Calcium 13mg 86mg Pan dulce
Potassium 88mg 103mg Pan dulce
Iron 2.98mg 2.87mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 12.5g Pan dulce
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Pan dulce
Copper 0.09mg 0.121mg Pan dulce
Zinc 0.49mg 0.84mg Pan dulce
Starch 40.47g 37.8g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 94mg Pan dulce
Sodium 353mg 228mg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 1IU 23IU Pan dulce
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Pan dulce
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.29mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.46mg Pan dulce
Selenium 6.2µg 26.2µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.377mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.23mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.463mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.59mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.057mg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Pan dulce
Vitamin K 11µg 1.6µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 108µg Pan dulce
Trans Fat 0.714g 1.103g Shortbread
Choline 0.9mg 29.1mg Pan dulce
Saturated Fat 8.105g 2.183g Pan dulce
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 3.499g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.53g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 4.05g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.066g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.009g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 1.21g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Pan dulce
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
30%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce 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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/nutrients

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

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