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Shortbread vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and Popovers

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B2, while Popovers has more Selenium, Folate, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Popovers' daily need coverage for Selenium is 57% higher.
  • Popovers contain 8 times less Saturated Fat than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 8.105g of Saturated Fat, while Popovers contain 0.983g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Popovers, dry mix, enriched.

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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 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
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%
~equal in Iron ~2.97mg

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% 0.06% 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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.378mg

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
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +509.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.3%
Contains more WaterWater +225%
Contains more OtherOther +152.4%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +238.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +911.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Popovers
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 Shortbread Popovers Opinion
Calories 514kcal 371kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 10.4g Popovers
Fats 26.22g 4.3g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Popovers
Net carbs 62.48g 71g Popovers
Carbs 63.78g 71g Popovers
Magnesium 14mg 25mg Popovers
Calcium 13mg 32mg Popovers
Potassium 88mg 100mg Popovers
Iron 2.98mg 2.97mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Popovers
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.171mg Popovers
Zinc 0.49mg 0.88mg Popovers
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 100mg Popovers
Sodium 353mg 906mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.741mg Popovers
Selenium 6.2µg 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.43mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.147mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 3.378mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.48mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.042mg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Popovers
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 145µg Popovers
Trans Fat 0.714g Popovers
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.983g Popovers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 1.984g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.823g 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

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Shortbread Popovers
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
28%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
69%
Popovers

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.