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Pound cake vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pound cake and Apple strudel

  • Apple strudel contains less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE than Pound cake.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Pound cake is 20% higher.
  • Apple strudel has 12 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pound cake. Pound cake has 70µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Apple strudel has 6µg.
  • Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Strudel, apple.

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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 +213.3%
Contains more Iron +252.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +324.2%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Equal in Potassium - 149
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 7% 15% 14% 18% 6% 10% 25% 34%
Contains more Calcium +213.3%
Contains more Iron +252.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +324.2%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Equal in Potassium - 149

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 +703.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +896%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +70.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
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 +703.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +896%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +70.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Fats +24.6%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Water +68.1%
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 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 +51.5%
Contains more Fats +24.6%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Water +68.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.267
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.267

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Apple strudel Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 38.9g Pound cake
Protein 5g 3.3g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 11.2g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 41.1g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 274kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 25.75g Apple strudel
Fiber 0.6g 2.2g Apple strudel
Calcium 47mg 15mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 0.42mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 9mg Apple strudel
Phosphorus 140mg 33mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 149mg
Sodium 377mg 135mg Apple strudel
Zinc 0.43mg 0.19mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.03mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.19mg Apple strudel
Selenium 5µg 6.1µg Apple strudel
Vitamin A 241IU 30IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 6µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.42mg Apple strudel
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.04mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.025mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.33mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.27mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.046mg Apple strudel
Folate 42µg 28µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.22µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.9µg Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.039mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg 0.119mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.147mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.257mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.117mg 0.067mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.151mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.164mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.076mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 6mg Apple strudel
Trans Fat 0.192g Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.044g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 3.267g Apple strudel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 5.315g Apple strudel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake 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
25%
Pound cake
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.767g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.

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