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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
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 CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +609.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.8%
~equal in Selenium ~6.2µg

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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1156%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +892.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +279.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +189.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +1108.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.7%
Contains more FatsFats +134.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 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 -74.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Iron 0.42mg 2.98mg 32%
Saturated fat 2.044g 8.105g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.353mg 26%
Fats 11.2g 26.22g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.314mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 8.326g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 3.275mg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Folate 28µg 81µg 13%
Calories 274kcal 514kcal 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.267g 6.708g 9%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.393mg 9%
Sodium 135mg 353mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Carbs 41.1g 63.78g 8%
Lysine 153mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 2.44mg 7%
Copper 0.03mg 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 11µg 7%
Phosphorus 33mg 66mg 5%
Protein 3.3g 5.37g 4%
Fiber 2.2g 1.3g 4%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.49mg 3%
Choline 17.4mg 0.9mg 3%
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.071mg 2%
Potassium 149mg 88mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.321mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 38.9g 62.48g N/A
Calcium 15mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 25.75g 21.65g N/A
Selenium 6.1µg 6.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g 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
Apple strudel 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
12%
Apple strudel
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.1g)
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.