Salsa vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between salsa and shortbread
- Salsa has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, selenium, and iron.
- Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 40% more than salsa.
- Shortbread has 550 times less vitamin A than salsa. Salsa has 550IU of vitamin A, while shortbread has 1IU.
- 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +206.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1450% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +606% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +946.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +203.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +326.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2391.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +258% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13010% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +811.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41825% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 8.326g | 55% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 26.22g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 8.105g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.353mg | 25% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 514kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.314mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 7g | 63.78g | 19% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 6.708g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 17% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 81µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 3.275mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 6.2µg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 2.98mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Protein | 1.5g | 5.37g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.071mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 270mg | 88mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 66mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 353mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 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 |
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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
9%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.