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Shortbread vs. Vodka — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shortbread and Vodka

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Selenium, and Copper in Shortbread is higher than in Vodka.
  • Shortbread covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 41% more than Vodka.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Vodka is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +29700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1220%
Contains more Potassium +8700%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
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 0% 1% 0% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +29700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1220%
Contains more Potassium +8700%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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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Vodka
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 2% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1750%
Contains more Other +3142.7%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1750%
Contains more Other +3142.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Vodka Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 0g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 0g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 0g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 0g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 231kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0g Vodka
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 0mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 0.01mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 0mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 5mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 1mg Shortbread
Sodium 353mg 1mg Vodka
Zinc 0.49mg 0mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.01mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.005mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.007mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 0µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0g Vodka
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0g Vodka
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 0g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0g 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 Vodka
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%
Vodka
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
1%
Vodka

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vodka
Vodka contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.