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Shortbread vs. Protein bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shortbread and Protein bread

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin E, however, Protein bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Protein bread covers your daily Selenium needs 49% more than Shortbread.
  • Protein bread contains 24 times less Saturated Fat than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Protein bread contains 0.332g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread, protein (includes gluten).

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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 46% 37% 28% 156% 139% 50% 79% 53% 192% 179%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +364.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +853.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +265.9%
Contains more IronIron +39.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +363.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +274.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +430.6%

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% 0.3% 7.2% 0% 90% 91% 80% 25% 16% 0% 3.3% 87% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +1977.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.36mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.071mg
~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
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +1091.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1011.1%
Contains more OtherOther +84.5%

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
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.009 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3565.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +725.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Protein bread
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Protein bread Opinion
Calories 514kcal 245kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 12.1g Protein bread
Fats 26.22g 2.2g Shortbread
Net carbs 62.48g 40.8g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 43.8g Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 65mg Protein bread
Calcium 13mg 124mg Protein bread
Potassium 88mg 322mg Protein bread
Iron 2.98mg 4.15mg Protein bread
Sugar 21.65g 1.44g Protein bread
Fiber 1.3g 3g Protein bread
Copper 0.09mg 0.417mg Protein bread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.82mg Protein bread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 185mg Protein bread
Sodium 353mg 404mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 5IU Protein bread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.36mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 1.472mg Protein bread
Selenium 6.2µg 32.9µg Protein bread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.36mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.394mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.289mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.42mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.071mg
Vitamin K 11µg 1.3µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 116µg Protein bread
Trans Fat 0.714g Protein bread
Choline 0.9mg 18.7mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.332g Protein bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.183g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.009g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.148mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg Protein 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 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 Protein 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
32%
Protein bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
96%
Protein bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.773g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.