Shortbread vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shortbread and soy sauce
- Shortbread has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin B2; however, soy sauce is higher in manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 223% more than shortbread.
- Soy sauce has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of shortbread is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
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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 IronIron | +105.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1140% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +428.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +394.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +159% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +969.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +478.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1933.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +4500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1193.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1876.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1376.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7522.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3065.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +20890% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +20% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 353mg | 5493mg | 223% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.263g | 54% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 0.57g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 0.073g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.033mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 1.018mg | 27% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 53kcal | 23% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 4.93g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.45mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 0.088g | 17% |
| Folate | 81µg | 14µg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 74mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 166mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.165mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 435mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 2.196mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 8.14g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.043mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 18.3mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | 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 |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
112%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 5140mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)