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

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Differences between shortbread and beef noodle soup

  • 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.
  • Beef noodle soup contains 14 times less vitamin K than shortbread. Shortbread contains 11µg of vitamin K, while beef noodle soup contains 0.8µg.
  • 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 Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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%
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%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.5%
~equal in Sodium ~325mg

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +677.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +178.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2031.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1681.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2460%
~equal in Other ~1.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
40% 43% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1255.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4169.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Beef noodle soup
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 Shortbread Beef noodle soup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.195g 54%
Fats 26.22g 1.23g 38%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.455g 35%
Iron 2.98mg 0.44mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.028mg 27%
Calories 514kcal 34kcal 24%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.024mg 22%
Carbs 63.78g 3.58g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.425mg 18%
Folate 81µg 8µg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.495g 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.5mg 13%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.109mg 12%
Vitamin K 11µg 0.8µg 9%
Phosphorus 66mg 19mg 7%
Protein 5.37g 1.93g 7%
Selenium 6.2µg 3µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.08mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0.3g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.015mg 4%
Copper 0.09mg 0.06mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Choline 0.9mg 7mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Sodium 353mg 325mg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.62mg 1%
Potassium 88mg 40mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 62.48g 3.28g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 1.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g 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
Shortbread Beef noodle soup
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
30%
Shortbread
5%
Beef noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
14%
Beef noodle soup

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/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.