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Salsa vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salsa and Shortbread

  • Salsa has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Shortbread is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Shortbread covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 40% more than Salsa.
  • Shortbread has 3 times less Potassium than Salsa. Salsa has 270mg of Potassium, while Shortbread has 88mg.
  • Salsa contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa 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.
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +206.8%
Contains more Iron +33%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +206.8%
Contains more Iron +33%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Contains more Selenium +1450%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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.
Salsa
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Contains more Vitamin A +54900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +606%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.2%
Contains more Folate +326.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +54900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +606%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.2%
Contains more Folate +326.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2391.7%
Contains more Other +55.3%
Contains more Protein +258%
Contains more Fats +13010%
Contains more Carbs +811.1%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 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 Water +2391.7%
Contains more Other +55.3%
Contains more Protein +258%
Contains more Fats +13010%
Contains more Carbs +811.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7681.3%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41825%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7681.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 1.5g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.2g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 7g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 36kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 13mg Shortbread
Iron 2.24mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 270mg 88mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.17mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.096mg 0.09mg Salsa
Manganese 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0.4µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 550IU 1IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Salsa
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.071mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 8.105g Salsa
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Salsa
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 minerals?
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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

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.