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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.
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% 0.06% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
~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 Opinion
Calories 371kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 10.4g 5.37g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 26.22g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Popovers
Net carbs 71g 62.48g Popovers
Carbs 71g 63.78g Popovers
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Popovers
Calcium 32mg 13mg Popovers
Potassium 100mg 88mg Popovers
Iron 2.97mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Popovers
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.171mg 0.09mg Popovers
Zinc 0.88mg 0.49mg Popovers
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 100mg 66mg Popovers
Sodium 906mg 353mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.741mg 0.393mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 6.2µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Popovers
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 145µg 81µg Popovers
Trans Fat 0.714g Popovers
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 0.983g 8.105g Popovers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 8.326g 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
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

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.