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Popovers vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Popovers and Shortbread

  • Popovers have more Selenium, Folate, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B1, while Shortbread have more Vitamin B2.
  • Popovers' daily need coverage for Selenium is 57% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 3 times less Sodium than Popovers. Popovers contain 906mg of Sodium, while Shortbread contains 353mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Popovers, dry mix, enriched 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.
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +88.5%
Contains more Selenium +506.5%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +88.5%
Contains more Selenium +506.5%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Equal in Iron - 2.98

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.5%
Contains more Folate +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.5%
Contains more Folate +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Water +225%
Contains more Other +152.4%
Contains more Fats +509.8%
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 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 Protein +93.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Water +225%
Contains more Other +152.4%
Contains more Fats +509.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +911.7%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +911.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popovers Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 71g 62.48g Popovers
Protein 10.4g 5.37g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 71g 63.78g Popovers
Calories 371kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Popovers
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 32mg 13mg Popovers
Iron 2.97mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Popovers
Phosphorus 100mg 66mg Popovers
Potassium 100mg 88mg Popovers
Sodium 906mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.88mg 0.49mg Popovers
Copper 0.171mg 0.09mg Popovers
Manganese 0.741mg 0.393mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 6.2µg Popovers
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.353mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 3.275mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.321mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 145µg 81µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Popovers
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg Popovers
Methionine 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg Popovers
Trans Fat 0.714g Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.983g 8.105g Popovers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popovers Shortbread
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
30%
Popovers
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.