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Pound cake vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Strudel different?

  • Strudel is higher than Pound cake in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Strudel covers your daily need of Iron 55% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 6 times more Cholesterol than Strudel. Pound cake contains 66mg of Cholesterol, while Strudel contains 12mg.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel types were 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 Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.4%
Contains more Calcium +523.4%
Contains more Iron +298.6%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
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 88% 222% 10% 113% 7% 91% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.4%
Contains more Calcium +523.4%
Contains more Iron +298.6%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1372.2%
Contains more Folate +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +344.4%
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 79% 0% 0% 0% 98% 104% 100% 0% 123% 56% 200% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +446.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1372.2%
Contains more Folate +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +344.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +26.9%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Other +213.7%
Equal in Protein - 5
Equal in Carbs - 50
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Fats +26.9%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Other +213.7%
Equal in Protein - 5
Equal in Carbs - 50

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.8
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
27% 28% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.8

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Strudel Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 48.8g Pound cake
Protein 5g 5g
Fats 13.96g 11g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 50g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 318kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 16.8g Strudel
Fiber 0.6g 1.2g Strudel
Calcium 47mg 293mg Strudel
Iron 1.48mg 5.9mg Strudel
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Strudel
Phosphorus 140mg 263mg Strudel
Potassium 149mg 71mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 691mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.4mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 1316IU Strudel
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 395µg Strudel
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 1IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.39mg Strudel
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.45mg Strudel
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 5.3mg Strudel
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.53mg Strudel
Folate 42µg 74µg Strudel
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 1.6µg Strudel
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 12mg Strudel
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.2g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.7g Strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 2.8g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 4.6g 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 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
63%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.111g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.