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Distilled beverage vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between distilled beverage and shortbread

  • Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin E, and selenium than distilled beverage.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% more.
  • Distilled beverage contains less sodium.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of distilled beverage is 15.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4300%
Contains more IronIron +7350%
Contains more CopperCopper +328.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2083.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7750%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1675%
Contains more OtherOther +3395.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63680%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Distilled beverage Shortbread
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Distilled beverage Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.326g 56%
Fats 0g 26.22g 40%
Saturated fat 0g 8.105g 37%
Iron 0.04mg 2.98mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.353mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.314mg 24%
Carbs 0.1g 63.78g 21%
Folate 0µg 81µg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.013mg 3.275mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.708g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.393mg 16%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg 16%
Sodium 1mg 353mg 15%
Calories 250kcal 514kcal 13%
Selenium 0µg 6.2µg 11%
Protein 0g 5.37g 11%
Phosphorus 4mg 66mg 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg 9%
Copper 0.021mg 0.09mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.321mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.071mg 5%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.49mg 4%
Potassium 2mg 88mg 3%
Magnesium 0mg 14mg 3%
Calcium 0mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 0.1g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Choline 0mg 0.9mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Distilled beverage Shortbread
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
0%
Distilled beverage
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Distilled beverage
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/nutrients
  2. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.