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Shortcake vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shortcake and strudel

  • Strudel is richer than shortcake in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for strudel is 64% higher.
  • Shortcake contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel.

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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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +132.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.9%

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 0.67% 6% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 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% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2094.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2185.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more FatsFats +29.1%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%
~equal in Carbs ~50g
~equal in Water ~29.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortcake Strudel
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Strudel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.6µg 64%
Iron 2.54mg 5.9mg 42%
Vitamin A 18µg 395µg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.53mg 38%
Selenium 17µg 31%
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 5.3mg 17%
Phosphorus 143mg 263mg 17%
Manganese 0.33mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.45mg 14%
Calcium 205mg 293mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.045g 2.8g 8%
Sodium 506mg 691mg 8%
Copper 0.076mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.39mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 4.6g 6%
Fats 14.2g 11g 5%
Saturated fat 3.772g 2.7g 5%
Folate 53µg 74µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 12mg 3%
Protein 6.1g 5g 2%
Calories 346kcal 318kcal 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.4mg 1%
Potassium 106mg 71mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 13mg 1%
Carbs 48.5g 50g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 48.5g 48.8g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 16.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0%
Leucine 0.449mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0%
Valine 0.273mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Strudel
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
20%
Shortcake
62%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.072g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Strudel
Strudel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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.

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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.