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

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A recap on differences between Apple strudel and Chocolate cake

  • Apple strudel has less Choline, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily Choline needs 20% more than Apple strudel.
  • Apple strudel has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Strudel, apple and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.2%
Contains more Zinc +263.2%
Contains more Copper +590%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +95.1%
Equal in Potassium - 140
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.2%
Contains more Zinc +263.2%
Contains more Copper +590%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +95.1%
Equal in Potassium - 140

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 C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Equal in Folate - 27
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +78.3%
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Other +100%
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +78.3%
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.8%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.8%

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 Chocolate cake
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 Apple strudel Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 38.9g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 3.3g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 11.2g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 41.1g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 274kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 25.75g Chocolate cake
Fiber 2.2g 1.6g Apple strudel
Calcium 15mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 0.42mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 9mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 33mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 149mg 140mg Apple strudel
Sodium 135mg 315mg Apple strudel
Zinc 0.19mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.03mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.19mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 6.1µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 30IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Apple strudel
Vitamin E 1.42mg Apple strudel
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.041mg Apple strudel
Folate 28µg 27µg Apple strudel
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.16µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.119mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.257mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 153mg 0.268mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.067mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.164mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.076mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 6mg 58mg Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 2.044g 5.43g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.267g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 2.761g Apple strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apple strudel Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.386g)
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. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.