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Shortbread vs. Rye bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortbread and Rye bread

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, however, Rye bread is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Rye bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% more.
  • Shortbread contains 13 times more Saturated Fat than Rye bread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Rye bread contains 0.626g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread, rye.

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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 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +461.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +398.4%
~equal in Iron ~2.83mg

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 1.3% 0.42% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +639.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +1522.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.335mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.075mg
~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% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +694.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.3%
Contains more WaterWater +936.1%
Contains more OtherOther +152.4%

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
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +411.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +942.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Rye bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Rye bread Opinion
Calories 514kcal 259kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 8.5g Rye bread
Fats 26.22g 3.3g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Rye bread
Net carbs 62.48g 42.5g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 48.3g Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 40mg Rye bread
Calcium 13mg 73mg Rye bread
Potassium 88mg 166mg Rye bread
Iron 2.98mg 2.83mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 3.85g Rye bread
Fiber 1.3g 5.8g Rye bread
Copper 0.09mg 0.186mg Rye bread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.14mg Rye bread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 125mg Rye bread
Sodium 353mg 603mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 7IU Rye bread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.33mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.824mg Rye bread
Selenium 6.2µg 30.9µg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.434mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.335mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.805mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.44mg Rye bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.075mg Rye bread
Vitamin K 11µg 1.2µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 110µg Rye bread
Trans Fat 0.714g Rye bread
Choline 0.9mg 14.6mg Rye bread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.626g Rye bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 1.311g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.799g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.096mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.255mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.319mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.579mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.233mg Rye bread
Methionine 0.139mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.411mg Rye bread
Valine 0.379mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.182mg Rye 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

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Rye 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
31%
Rye bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
67%
Rye bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye bread
Rye 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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.