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Strudel vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between strudel and shortbread

  • Strudel has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin B3; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin E.
  • Strudel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 67% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread has 1316 times less vitamin A than strudel. Strudel has 1316IU of vitamin A, while shortbread has 1IU.
  • Shortbread contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 9.3% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2153.8%
Contains more IronIron +98%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +298.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +646.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.353mg
~equal in Folate ~81µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +711.1%
Contains more OtherOther +366%
Contains more FatsFats +138.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.6%
~equal in Protein ~5.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +139.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Strudel Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg 67%
Vitamin A 395µg 0µg 44%
Iron 5.9mg 2.98mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.071mg 35%
Calcium 293mg 13mg 28%
Phosphorus 263mg 66mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.6g 8.326g 25%
Saturated fat 2.7g 8.105g 25%
Fats 11g 26.22g 23%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg 16%
Sodium 691mg 353mg 15%
Vitamin B3 5.3mg 3.275mg 13%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Copper 0.09mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.314mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.8g 6.708g 10%
Calories 318kcal 514kcal 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Carbs 50g 63.78g 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.353mg 3%
Folate 74µg 81µg 2%
Protein 5g 5.37g 1%
Potassium 71mg 88mg 1%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.49mg 1%
Net carbs 48.8g 62.48g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 13mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 16.8g 21.65g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Strudel Shortbread
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
62%
Strudel
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Strudel
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.405g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
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

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.