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Shortcake vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shortcake and Apple strudel

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Folate in Shortcake is higher than in Apple strudel.
  • Shortcake covers your daily Iron needs 27% more than Apple strudel.
  • Apple strudel has 14 times less Calcium than Shortcake. Shortcake has 205mg of Calcium, while Apple strudel has 15mg.
  • Apple strudel contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Strudel, apple.

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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.
Shortcake
Shortcake
8
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2
Apple strudel
Apple strudel
Contains more Calcium +1266.7%
Contains more Iron +504.8%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Zinc +152.6%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +73.7%
Contains more Selenium +178.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Shortcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Apple strudel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 7% 15% 14% 18% 6% 10% 25% 34%
Contains more Calcium +1266.7%
Contains more Iron +504.8%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Zinc +152.6%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +73.7%
Contains more Selenium +178.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%

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.
Shortcake
Shortcake
5
:
7
Apple strudel
Apple strudel
Contains more Vitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +988%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +679.7%
Contains more Folate +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.27
Shortcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
Apple strudel
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +988%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +679.7%
Contains more Folate +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortcake
Shortcake
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1
Apple strudel
Apple strudel
Contains more Protein +84.8%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Other +211.1%
Contains more Water +53.2%
Shortcake
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Apple strudel
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +84.8%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Other +211.1%
Contains more Water +53.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortcake
Shortcake
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2
Apple strudel
Apple strudel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.3%
Shortcake
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Apple strudel
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Apple strudel Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 38.9g Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 3.3g Shortcake
Fats 14.2g 11.2g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 41.1g Shortcake
Calories 346kcal 274kcal Shortcake
Sugar 25.75g Shortcake
Fiber 2.2g Apple strudel
Calcium 205mg 15mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 0.42mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 9mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 143mg 33mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 149mg Apple strudel
Sodium 506mg 135mg Apple strudel
Zinc 0.48mg 0.19mg Shortcake
Copper 0.076mg 0.03mg Shortcake
Manganese 0.33mg 0.19mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 6.1µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 30IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 6µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 1.42mg Apple strudel
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.7mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.04mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.025mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.27mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.046mg Apple strudel
Folate 53µg 28µg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.22µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.039mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg 0.119mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.147mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg 0.257mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.115mg 0.067mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.151mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg 0.164mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Cholesterol 3mg 6mg Shortcake
Saturated Fat 3.772g 2.044g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Apple strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 3.267g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 5.315g Apple strudel

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is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Apple strudel
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
22%
Shortcake
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.728g)
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.