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Shortbread vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortbread and fish sauce

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and vitamin K, while fish sauce has more magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 326% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fish sauce is lower.
  • Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish sauce is 0, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.

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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 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains more IronIron +282.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +145%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +842.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +227.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.8%

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% 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 1.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +457.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1366.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +262100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1652.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1874.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1863.1%
~equal in Protein ~5.06g

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
38% 25% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +335300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +277433.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Fish sauce
Lower in Sodium 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Fish sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 353mg 7851mg 326%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.003g 55%
Fats 26.22g 0.01g 40%
Magnesium 14mg 175mg 38%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.003g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.012mg 28%
Iron 2.98mg 0.78mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.396mg 25%
Calories 514kcal 35kcal 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.057mg 20%
Carbs 63.78g 3.64g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.002g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg 9%
Phosphorus 66mg 7mg 8%
Folate 81µg 51µg 8%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.233mg 7%
Potassium 88mg 288mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.313mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Selenium 6.2µg 9.1µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.118mg 4%
Copper 0.09mg 0.05mg 4%
Calcium 13mg 43mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.2mg 3%
Choline 0.9mg 13.2mg 2%
Protein 5.37g 5.06g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g 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
Shortbread Fish sauce
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
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 7498mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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
  2. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.