Apple strudel vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apple strudel and Fruitcake

Apple strudel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Fruitcake has more Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
Daily need coverage for Iron from Fruitcake is 21% higher.
Fruitcake has 22 times less Vitamin B12 than Apple strudel. Apple strudel has 0.22µg of Vitamin B12, while Fruitcake has 0.01µg.
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Strudel, apple and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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.

Apple strudel

Fruitcake

Contains more Selenium +205%

Contains more Calcium +120%

Contains more Iron +392.9%

Contains more Magnesium +77.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%

Contains less Sodium -25.2%

Contains more Zinc +42.1%

Contains more Copper +66.7%

Contains more Manganese +15.8%

Equal in Potassium - 153

Apple strudel

Fruitcake

Contains more Selenium +205%

Contains more Calcium +120%

Contains more Iron +392.9%

Contains more Magnesium +77.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%

Contains less Sodium -25.2%

Contains more Zinc +42.1%

Contains more Copper +66.7%

Contains more Manganese +15.8%

Equal in Potassium - 153

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.

Apple strudel

Fruitcake

Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%

Contains more Vitamin E +57.8%

Contains more Vitamin C +240%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%

Contains more Folate +40%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +2100%

Contains more Vitamin K +93.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +296%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.7%

Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046

Apple strudel

Fruitcake

Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%

Contains more Vitamin E +57.8%

Contains more Vitamin C +240%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%

Contains more Folate +40%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +2100%

Contains more Vitamin K +93.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +296%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.7%

Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Apple strudel

Fruitcake

Contains more Protein +13.8%

Contains more Fats +23.1%

Contains more Water +71.9%

Contains more Carbs +49.9%

Contains more Other +22.2%

Apple strudel

Protein: 3.3 g

Fats: 11.2 g

Carbs: 41.1 g

Water: 43.5 g

Other: 0.9 g

Fruitcake

Protein: 2.9 g

Fats: 9.1 g

Carbs: 61.6 g

Water: 25.3 g

Other: 1.1 g

Contains more Protein +13.8%

Contains more Fats +23.1%

Contains more Water +71.9%

Contains more Carbs +49.9%

Contains more Other +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Apple strudel

Fruitcake

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.9%

Contains less Saturated Fat -48.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%

Apple strudel

Saturated Fat: 2.044 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g

Fruitcake

Saturated Fat: 1.048 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.9%

Contains less Saturated Fat -48.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Lower in Sugar
Rich in vitamins
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	38.9g	57.9g
Protein	3.3g	2.9g
Fats	11.2g	9.1g
Carbs	41.1g	61.6g
Calories	274kcal	324kcal
Sugar	25.75g	27.42g
Fiber	2.2g	3.7g
Calcium	15mg	33mg
Iron	0.42mg	2.07mg
Magnesium	9mg	16mg
Phosphorus	33mg	52mg
Potassium	149mg	153mg
Sodium	135mg	101mg
Zinc	0.19mg	0.27mg
Copper	0.03mg	0.05mg
Manganese	0.19mg	0.22mg
Selenium	6.1µg	2µg
Vitamin A	30IU	22IU
Vitamin A RAE	6µg	7µg
Vitamin E	1.42mg	0.9mg
Vitamin C	1.7mg	0.5mg
Vitamin B1	0.04mg	0.05mg
Vitamin B2	0.025mg	0.099mg
Vitamin B3	0.33mg	0.791mg
Vitamin B5	0.27mg	0.226mg
Vitamin B6	0.046mg	0.046mg
Folate	28µg	20µg
Vitamin B12	0.22µg	0.01µg
Vitamin K	2.9µg	1.5µg
Tryptophan	0.039mg	0.042mg
Threonine	0.119mg	0.102mg
Isoleucine	0.147mg	0.121mg
Leucine	0.257mg	0.206mg
Lysine	153mg	0.121mg
Methionine	0.067mg	0.059mg
Phenylalanine	0.151mg	0.14mg
Valine	0.164mg	0.144mg
Histidine	0.076mg	0.071mg
Cholesterol	6mg	5mg
Saturated Fat	2.044g	1.048g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.001g	0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat	3.267g	4.2g
Polyunsaturated fat	5.315g	3.323g

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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%

10%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

14%

21%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.996g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Apple strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Apple strudel is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Apple strudel vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

The main differences between Apple strudel and Fruitcake

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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