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Tomato soup vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tomato soup and shortbread

  • Tomato soup contains less iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, selenium, and vitamin K than shortbread.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 40% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tomato soup is lower.
  • Tomato soup has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato soup is 38, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 2.4% 24% 11% 9.7% 2.5% 6.4% 24% 8.7% 8.2%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +927.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +210.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +444.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +486.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.3%

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 21% 3.3% 3.4% 0% 5% 1.6% 7.9% 0% 9.7% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1665%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +679.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +2415.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +656.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12385.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +756.1%
~equal in Other ~1.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
35% 29% 36%
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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9911.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10713%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato soup Shortbread
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 Tomato soup Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 8.326g 55%
Fats 0.21g 26.22g 40%
Saturated fat 0.056g 8.105g 37%
Iron 0.29mg 2.98mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.353mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.007mg 0.314mg 24%
Calories 32kcal 514kcal 24%
Folate 0µg 81µg 20%
Carbs 7.45g 63.78g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.42mg 3.275mg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.067g 6.708g 17%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.44mg 15%
Manganese 0.067mg 0.393mg 14%
Selenium 1.5µg 6.2µg 9%
Protein 0.71g 5.37g 9%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 11µg 8%
Copper 0.029mg 0.09mg 7%
Phosphorus 15mg 66mg 7%
Sodium 186mg 353mg 7%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg 7%
Potassium 275mg 88mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.49mg 4%
Fiber 0.5g 1.3g 3%
Magnesium 7mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.071mg 2%
Choline 6.3mg 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 6.95g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato soup Shortbread
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
5%
Tomato soup
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Tomato soup
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/nutrients
  2. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.