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Apple strudel vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between apple strudel and shortcake

  • 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 contains less saturated Fat.

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

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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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1266.7%
Contains more IronIron +504.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +333.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.7%

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% 1.8% 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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +988%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +679.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +89.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.248mg

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
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
Contains more WaterWater +53.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.8%
Contains more FatsFats +26.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18%
Contains more OtherOther +211.1%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85%

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 Shortcake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Apple strudel Shortcake Opinion
Calories 274kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 3.3g 6.1g Shortcake
Fats 11.2g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg Apple strudel
Net carbs 38.9g 48.5g Shortcake
Carbs 41.1g 48.5g Shortcake
Cholesterol 6mg 3mg Shortcake
Magnesium 9mg 16mg Shortcake
Calcium 15mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 149mg 106mg Apple strudel
Iron 0.42mg 2.54mg Shortcake
Sugar 25.75g Shortcake
Fiber 2.2g Apple strudel
Copper 0.03mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.19mg 0.48mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 33mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 135mg 506mg Apple strudel
Vitamin A 30IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 6µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 1.42mg Apple strudel
Manganese 0.19mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 6.1µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.311mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 2.573mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.248mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.03mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.07µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg Apple strudel
Folate 28µg 53µg Shortcake
Choline 17.4mg Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 2.044g 3.772g Apple strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.267g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 3.632g Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.119mg 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.257mg 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 153mg 0.197mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.067mg 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.164mg 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.076mg 0.14mg Shortcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Apple strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple strudel Shortcake
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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
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. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/nutrients
  2. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.