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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.

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

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.
Apple strudel
Apple strudel
7
:
5
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.248
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.248

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple strudel
Apple strudel
1
:
4
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Water +53.2%
Contains more Protein +84.8%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Other +211.1%
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
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
Contains more Water +53.2%
Contains more Protein +84.8%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Other +211.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple strudel
Apple strudel
2
:
1
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85%
Apple strudel
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
Shortcake
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 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 Apple strudel Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 38.9g 48.5g Shortcake
Protein 3.3g 6.1g Shortcake
Fats 11.2g 14.2g Shortcake
Carbs 41.1g 48.5g Shortcake
Calories 274kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Sugar 25.75g Shortcake
Fiber 2.2g Apple strudel
Calcium 15mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 0.42mg 2.54mg Shortcake
Magnesium 9mg 16mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 33mg 143mg Shortcake
Potassium 149mg 106mg Apple strudel
Sodium 135mg 506mg Apple strudel
Zinc 0.19mg 0.48mg Shortcake
Copper 0.03mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Manganese 0.19mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 6.1µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 30IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 1.42mg Apple strudel
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg Apple strudel
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
Folate 28µg 53µg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.07µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg 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
Cholesterol 6mg 3mg Shortcake
Saturated Fat 2.044g 3.772g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Apple strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.267g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 3.632g Apple strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. 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.