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Shortbread vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shortbread and Apple strudel?

  • Shortbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin E , yet Apple strudel is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Iron is 32% higher.
  • Shortbread has 13 times more Vitamin B2 than Apple strudel. Shortbread has 0.314mg of Vitamin B2, while Apple strudel has 0.025mg.
  • Apple strudel contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Strudel, apple types in this comparison.

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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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
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3
Apple strudel
Apple strudel
Contains more Iron +609.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +157.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Equal in Selenium - 6.1
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Apple strudel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 7% 15% 14% 18% 6% 10% 25% 34%
Contains more Iron +609.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +157.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Equal in Selenium - 6.1

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.
Shortbread
Shortbread
8
:
3
Apple strudel
Apple strudel
Contains more Vitamin E +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Shortbread
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
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1
Apple strudel
Apple strudel
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Contains more Fats +134.1%
Contains more Carbs +55.2%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Contains more Water +1108.3%
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
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
Contains more Protein +62.7%
Contains more Fats +134.1%
Contains more Carbs +55.2%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Contains more Water +1108.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortbread
Shortbread
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1
Apple strudel
Apple strudel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Apple strudel
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Apple strudel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Shortbread Apple strudel Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 38.9g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 3.3g Shortbread
Fats 26.22g 11.2g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 41.1g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 274kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 25.75g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 2.2g Apple strudel
Calcium 13mg 15mg Apple strudel
Iron 2.98mg 0.42mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 9mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 33mg Shortbread
Potassium 88mg 149mg Apple strudel
Sodium 353mg 135mg Apple strudel
Zinc 0.49mg 0.19mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.03mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.19mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 6.1µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 30IU Apple strudel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Apple strudel
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.42mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.04mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.025mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.33mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.27mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.046mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 28µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 11µg 2.9µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.039mg Apple strudel
Threonine 0.119mg Apple strudel
Isoleucine 0.147mg Apple strudel
Leucine 0.257mg Apple strudel
Lysine 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.067mg Apple strudel
Phenylalanine 0.151mg Apple strudel
Valine 0.164mg Apple strudel
Histidine 0.076mg Apple strudel
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 8.105g 2.044g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 3.267g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 5.315g 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
Shortbread Apple strudel
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
33%
Shortbread
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.