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Apple strudel vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple strudel and Shortbread?

  • Apple strudel is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Iron is 32% higher.
  • Apple strudel contains less Sodium.

We used Strudel, apple and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.

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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 +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Iron +609.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +157.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Equal in Selenium - 6.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 7% 15% 14% 18% 6% 10% 25% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Iron +609.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +157.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Equal in Selenium - 6.2

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 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +279.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 29% 0% 6% 10% 6% 7% 17% 11% 22% 28% 8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +279.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1108.3%
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Contains more Fats +134.1%
Contains more Carbs +55.2%
Contains more Other +14.4%
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +1108.3%
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Contains more Fats +134.1%
Contains more Carbs +55.2%
Contains more Other +14.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.7%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 38.9g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 3.3g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 11.2g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 41.1g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 274kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 25.75g 21.65g Shortbread
Fiber 2.2g 1.3g Apple strudel
Calcium 15mg 13mg Apple strudel
Iron 0.42mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 33mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 149mg 88mg Apple strudel
Sodium 135mg 353mg Apple strudel
Zinc 0.19mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.03mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.19mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.1µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 30IU 1IU Apple strudel
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Apple strudel
Vitamin E 1.42mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 28µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.039mg Apple strudel
Threonine 0.119mg Apple strudel
Isoleucine 0.147mg Apple strudel
Leucine 0.257mg Apple strudel
Lysine 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.067mg Apple strudel
Phenylalanine 0.151mg Apple strudel
Valine 0.164mg Apple strudel
Histidine 0.076mg Apple strudel
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 2.044g 8.105g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.267g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 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
Apple strudel Shortbread
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
12%
Apple strudel
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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 Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.