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Shortbread vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shortbread and Potato bread

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B3, while Potato bread has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Potato bread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 43% more than Shortbread.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more IronIron +32.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1346.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +715.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +459.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.094mg
~equal in Sodium ~375mg

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 0% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +419.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +1944.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +737.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.8%
Contains more WaterWater +831.9%
Contains more OtherOther +264.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Potato 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 Potato bread Opinion
Calories 514kcal 266kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 26.22g 3.13g Shortbread
Net carbs 62.48g 40.77g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 47.07g Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Magnesium 14mg 28mg Potato bread
Calcium 13mg 188mg Potato bread
Potassium 88mg 718mg Potato bread
Iron 2.98mg 2.25mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 9.38g Potato bread
Fiber 1.3g 6.3g Potato bread
Copper 0.09mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 369mg Potato bread
Sodium 353mg 375mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.47mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.253mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.188mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.106mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 1.25mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 11µg 6.8µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 126µg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Potato bread
Choline 0.9mg 18.4mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Potato 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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato 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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.