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Shortbread vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and Popovers

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B2, while Popovers has more Selenium, Folate, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Popovers' daily need coverage for Selenium is 57% higher.
  • Popovers contain 8 times less Saturated Fat than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Popovers contain 0.983g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Popovers, dry mix, enriched.

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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 less Sodium -61%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +88.5%
Contains more Selenium +506.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.97
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 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +88.5%
Contains more Selenium +506.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.97

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.5%
Contains more Folate +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.378
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% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.5%
Contains more Folate +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.378

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +509.8%
Contains more Protein +93.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Water +225%
Contains more Other +152.4%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +509.8%
Contains more Protein +93.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Water +225%
Contains more Other +152.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +911.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +911.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Popovers Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 71g Popovers
Protein 5.37g 10.4g Popovers
Fats 26.22g 4.3g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 71g Popovers
Calories 514kcal 371kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Popovers
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 32mg Popovers
Iron 2.98mg 2.97mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Popovers
Phosphorus 66mg 100mg Popovers
Potassium 88mg 100mg Popovers
Sodium 353mg 906mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.88mg Popovers
Copper 0.09mg 0.171mg Popovers
Manganese 0.393mg 0.741mg Popovers
Selenium 6.2µg 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.43mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.147mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.378mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.48mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.042mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 145µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Popovers
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg Popovers
Methionine 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg Popovers
Trans Fat 0.714g Popovers
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.983g Popovers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 1.984g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.823g 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 Popovers
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
30%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.