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Shortbread vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and Balsamic vinegar

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Phosphorus than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 15 times less Sodium than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 353mg of Sodium, while Balsamic vinegar contains 23mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Balsamic vinegar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 Iron +313.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.4%
Contains more Zinc +512.5%
Contains more Copper +246.2%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Iron +313.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.4%
Contains more Zinc +512.5%
Contains more Copper +246.2%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +995.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +274.5%
Contains more Water +2023.6%
Contains more Other +485.4%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +995.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +274.5%
Contains more Water +2023.6%
Contains more Other +485.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2002.8%
Contains more Fructose +2360%
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2002.8%
Contains more Fructose +2360%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 17.03g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 0.49g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 17.03g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 88kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 21.65g 14.95g Balsamic vinegar
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 2.98mg 0.72mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 19mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 112mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 353mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.49mg 0.08mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.026mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.131mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 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
Shortbread Balsamic vinegar
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
33%
Shortbread
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.