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Shortbread vs. Pumpernickel bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shortbread and Pumpernickel bread?

  • Shortbread is richer in Vitamin E, yet Pumpernickel bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Pumpernickel bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 40% higher.
  • Shortbread has 19 times more Saturated Fat than Pumpernickel bread. Shortbread has 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Pumpernickel bread has 0.437g.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread, pumpernickel types in this comparison.

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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 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +423.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +218.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +202%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +232.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295.2%
~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 0% 0% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +481%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +1522.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.327mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.305mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.091mg
~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
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +745.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62%
Contains more WaterWater +952.8%
Contains more OtherOther +171.8%

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
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.237 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +619.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +573.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Pumpernickel 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 Pumpernickel bread Opinion
Calories 514kcal 250kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 8.7g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 26.22g 3.1g Shortbread
Net carbs 62.48g 41g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 47.5g Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 54mg Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 13mg 68mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 88mg 208mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 2.98mg 2.87mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0.53g Pumpernickel bread
Fiber 1.3g 6.5g Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.09mg 0.287mg Pumpernickel bread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.48mg Pumpernickel bread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 178mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 353mg 596mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.42mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 1.305mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 6.2µg 24.5µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.327mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.305mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.091mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.404mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.126mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin K 11µg 0.8µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 93µg Pumpernickel bread
Trans Fat 0.714g Pumpernickel bread
Choline 0.9mg 14.6mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.437g Pumpernickel bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0.932g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.237g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.267mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.334mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.602mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.248mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.155mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.422mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.396mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.196mg Pumpernickel 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 Pumpernickel 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%
Pumpernickel bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
78%
Pumpernickel bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.668g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel 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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.