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Shortbread vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shortbread and beef Stroganoff

  • Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin E; however, beef Stroganoff is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 77% more.
  • Shortbread contains 33 times more vitamin B3 than beef Stroganoff. Shortbread contains 3.275mg of vitamin B3, while beef Stroganoff contains 0.1mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains less saturated fat.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of beef Stroganoff is 53.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve.

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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 1.4% 6% 12% 33% 33% 30% 21% 57% 0% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more IronIron +238.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.6%

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% 28% 8.2% 0% 10% 21% 1.9% 0% 14% 33% 257% 50% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +495.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3175%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +834.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +470%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +608.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2119.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.9%
~equal in Protein ~5.1g

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
56% 38% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.246 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +331.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3284.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.3%

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 Stroganoff
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 11µg 102.8µg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.246g 54%
Fats 26.22g 4.6g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.04mg 26%
Iron 2.98mg 0.88mg 26%
Saturated fat 8.105g 2.324g 26%
Calories 514kcal 98kcal 21%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.1mg 20%
Carbs 63.78g 9g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.09mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.41mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 1.556g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 84µg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.1mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Folate 81µg 67µg 4%
Sodium 353mg 435mg 4%
Selenium 6.2µg 7.6µg 3%
Choline 0.9mg 18mg 3%
Fiber 1.3g 0.6g 3%
Magnesium 14mg 2mg 3%
Phosphorus 66mg 50mg 2%
Potassium 88mg 140mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.06mg 1%
Protein 5.37g 5.1g 1%
Copper 0.09mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 1.68g 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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Shortbread Beef Stroganoff
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
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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