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Beef noodle soup vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beef noodle soup and shortbread

  • Beef noodle soup contains less iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin K, and phosphorus than shortbread.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 38% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beef noodle soup is lower.
  • Beef noodle soup has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef noodle soup is 42, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 2.1% 2.4% 3.5% 17% 20% 17% 8.1% 42% 14% 16%
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 ZincZinc +26.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120%
Contains more IronIron +577.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.7%
~equal in Sodium ~353mg

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 0.67% 1.7% 10% 0% 7% 5.5% 8% 4.8% 3.5% 10% 2% 6% 3.8%
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 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +388%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +670.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1275%
Contains more FolateFolate +912.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 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 +2460%
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2031.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1681.6%
~equal in Other ~1.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 43% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.195 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 -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1255.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4169.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef noodle soup Shortbread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Beef noodle soup Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.195g 8.326g 54%
Fats 1.23g 26.22g 38%
Saturated fat 0.455g 8.105g 35%
Iron 0.44mg 2.98mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.353mg 27%
Calories 34kcal 514kcal 24%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.314mg 22%
Carbs 3.58g 63.78g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 3.275mg 18%
Folate 8µg 81µg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.495g 6.708g 16%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 2.44mg 13%
Manganese 0.109mg 0.393mg 12%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 11µg 9%
Phosphorus 19mg 66mg 7%
Protein 1.93g 5.37g 7%
Selenium 3µg 6.2µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.321mg 5%
Fiber 0.3g 1.3g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.071mg 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.09mg 3%
Magnesium 3mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Choline 7mg 0.9mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 325mg 353mg 1%
Zinc 0.62mg 0.49mg 1%
Potassium 40mg 88mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.28g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 1.03g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g 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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is better in case of low diet
Beef noodle soup 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
5%
Beef noodle soup
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Beef noodle soup
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/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.

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