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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 has 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +506.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +79%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.275mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +93.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.3%
Contains more WaterWater +225%
Contains more OtherOther +152.4%
Contains more FatsFats +509.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 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 -87.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +238.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 37.6µg 6.2µg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 8.326g 50%
Fats 4.3g 26.22g 34%
Saturated fat 0.983g 8.105g 32%
Sodium 906mg 353mg 24%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Folate 145µg 81µg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Manganese 0.741mg 0.393mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.314mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.984g 6.708g 12%
Protein 10.4g 5.37g 10%
Copper 0.171mg 0.09mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Calories 371kcal 514kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.353mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Phosphorus 100mg 66mg 5%
Zinc 0.88mg 0.49mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.321mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.071mg 2%
Calcium 32mg 13mg 2%
Carbs 71g 63.78g 2%
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 3.275mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 71g 62.48g N/A
Potassium 100mg 88mg 0%
Iron 2.97mg 2.98mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.747mg 0%
Lysine 0.249mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0%
Valine 0.458mg 0%
Histidine 0.229mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Popovers 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
28%
Popovers
30%
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.