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Danish pastry vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Danish pastry and Apple strudel different?

  • Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Apple strudel is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Danish pastry is 24% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 10 times more Vitamin B2 than Apple strudel. While Danish pastry contains 0.26mg of Vitamin B2, Apple strudel contains only 0.025mg.
  • Apple strudel has less Saturated Fat.

Danish pastry, cheese and Strudel, apple are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains more Zinc +268.4%
Contains more Copper +196.7%
Contains more Manganese +84.7%
Contains more Selenium +209.8%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 7% 15% 14% 18% 6% 10% 25% 34%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains more Zinc +268.4%
Contains more Copper +196.7%
Contains more Manganese +84.7%
Contains more Selenium +209.8%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.22
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142.4%
Contains more Fats +95.5%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.5%
Contains more Water +38.5%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +142.4%
Contains more Fats +95.5%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.5%
Contains more Water +38.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.4%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Apple strudel Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 38.9g Apple strudel
Protein 8g 3.3g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 11.2g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 41.1g Apple strudel
Calories 374kcal 274kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 25.75g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 2.2g Apple strudel
Calcium 35mg 15mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 0.42mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 9mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 33mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 149mg Apple strudel
Sodium 417mg 135mg Apple strudel
Zinc 0.7mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.03mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 6.1µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 30IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 6µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.42mg Apple strudel
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.025mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.33mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.27mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg Apple strudel
Folate 60µg 28µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.22µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.039mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.119mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.147mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.257mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.174mg 0.067mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.151mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.164mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.076mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 6mg Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.044g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 3.267g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 5.315g Apple strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Apple strudel
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
23%
Danish pastry
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.75g)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.