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Apple Strudel vs. Apple Pie — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison

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Article author photo Jack  Yacoubian by Jack Yacoubian | Last updated on July 27, 2023
Medically reviewed by Astghik Baghinyan Article author photo Astghik Baghinyan
Apple strudel
vs
Apple pie

Summary

Apple strudel and apple pie are pastries that are a variety of one another. Apple strudel is slightly higher in calories and sugars, and hence, it also has a higher glycemic index value than apple pie. 

In contrast, apple pie is higher in sodium when compared to apple strudel. 

These desserts should be consumed in moderation to keep the risks of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases at lower levels.

Introduction

Apple strudel is a sweet apple filling covered with puff pastry that can have any shape. In comparison, apple pie is usually made in tin foil dishes and has top and bottom crusts.

The filling that is present in both these desserts is similar. The dough parts of these pastries are different. A puff pastry covers apple strudel, and the pie is usually made with a pie crust.

This article will compare these pastries' nutritional content and general health aspects.

Nutritional Content Comparison

The nutritional differences here are depicted for apple strudel and commercially prepared apple pie (unenriched flour).

The serving sizes for both are usually one piece. Depending on the size of the strudel/pie, the weights of the slices will, of course, differ. One piece of apple strudel is usually about 71 grams. In comparison, one slice of apple pie is about 117 grams.

However, to keep the comparison between the two simple, we will sometimes refer to 100-gram servings of each in this section. 

Macronutrients and Calories

As can be seen from the macronutrient comparison charts below, apple pie and apple strudel have similar macronutrient compositions. The predominant macronutrients in both are carbs and water. Apple pie consists of 52% water and 34% carbs, while apple strudel consists of 44% water and 41% carbs.

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +73.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Water +20%
Equal in Fats - 11
Equal in Other - 0.9
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +73.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Water +20%
Equal in Fats - 11
Equal in Other - 0.9

Calories

Apple strudel is slightly higher in calories compared to apple pie. 

Per 100-gram serving, apple strudel contains 274 calories, whereas apple pie contains 237 calories.

Carbs

Both apple pie and apple strudel are high in carbs, specifically sugars

Apple strudel contains 41g of carbs per 100g. In comparison, apple pie contains a slightly lower amount, 34g.

Proteins

Apple strudel and apple pie have negligible amounts of proteins. Per 100-gram serving, apple strudel provides 3 grams of protein, while apple pie provides 2 grams.

Fats

The amount of fat in both pastries is similar

Per 100-gram serving, they both contain nearly 11g of fat.

Vitamins

Apple strudel is richer in vitamins B12, fotale, and E. In comparison, apple pie is richer in vitamins B1, B2, and B3.

In this diagram, we can visualize their vitamin distributions.

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin A +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +532%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 29% 0% 6% 10% 6% 7% 17% 11% 22% 28% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin A +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +532%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.3%

Minerals

Apple pie is richer in iron, but it is also higher in sodium when compared to apple strudel. In contrast, apple strudel contains slightly higher amounts of potassium and an adequate amount of selenium, which is completely absent in apple pie.

In this diagram, we can visualize their distributions.

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.
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.2%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Iron +188.1%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.182
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 7% 15% 14% 18% 6% 10% 25% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.2%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Iron +188.1%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.182

Glycemic Index

The glycemic index (GI) is a rating system used to understand the relative ability of foods containing carbohydrates to raise blood glucose levels after consumption. 

The GI of apple pie is lower than the glycemic index of apple strudel. 

The GI of apple pie is 41, which is considered a low value; meanwhile, the GI of apple strudel is 59, which is considered a medium value.

You can check the GI values for the other foods by visiting our glycemic index chart.

Acidity

One way to understand the acidity of foods is through their potential renal acid load (PRAL) value, which shows how much acid or base the given food produces inside the organism. 

Based on our calculations, the PRAL values of apple strudel and apple pie are -0.7 and 0.1, respectively.

Health Impact

Since these pastry dishes are packed with sugars and carbs that tend to cause spikes in glucose, frequent sugar spikes, unmonitored calories, and carbs are associated with increased risks of cardiovascular and metabolic health problems (1).

It is a common myth nowadays to classify carbs as bad macronutrients. This concept is wrong; carbs are essential. In addition to that, glucose spikes are also a normal phenomenon. The main problem is uncontrolled weight gain due to the overconsumption of calories. Thus, moderately eating one of these pastries will not only make you happy and satisfied, but it will also energize and fuel you to get along with your daily tasks efficiently (2, 3).

Being watchful of your caloric intake and eating moderate portions is key to maintaining a healthy life (4).

Article author photo Jack  Yacoubian
Education: Haigazian Medical University
Last updated: July 27, 2023
Medically reviewed by Astghik Baghinyan

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Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.3%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 38.9g 32.4g Apple strudel
Protein 3.3g 1.9g Apple strudel
Fats 11.2g 11g Apple strudel
Carbs 41.1g 34g Apple strudel
Calories 274kcal 237kcal Apple strudel
Sugar 25.75g Apple pie
Fiber 2.2g 1.6g Apple strudel
Calcium 15mg 11mg Apple strudel
Iron 0.42mg 1.21mg Apple pie
Magnesium 9mg 7mg Apple strudel
Phosphorus 33mg 24mg Apple strudel
Potassium 149mg 65mg Apple strudel
Sodium 135mg 266mg Apple strudel
Zinc 0.19mg 0.16mg Apple strudel
Copper 0.03mg 0.046mg Apple pie
Manganese 0.19mg 0.182mg Apple strudel
Selenium 6.1µg Apple strudel
Vitamin A 30IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 1.42mg Apple strudel
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.119mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.038mg Apple strudel
Folate 28µg 4µg Apple strudel
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.01µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.026mg Apple strudel
Threonine 0.119mg 0.054mg Apple strudel
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.073mg Apple strudel
Leucine 0.257mg 0.129mg Apple strudel
Lysine 153mg 0.07mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.067mg 0.032mg Apple strudel
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.088mg Apple strudel
Valine 0.164mg 0.084mg Apple strudel
Histidine 0.076mg 0.038mg Apple strudel
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 2.044g 3.797g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Apple strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.267g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 2.198g Apple strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple strudel Apple pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Apple strudel
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.753g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.