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

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How are Apple strudel and Danish pastry different?

  • Apple strudel is higher in Vitamin E , however, Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Danish pastry is 24% higher.
  • Apple strudel contains 4 times more Vitamin E than Danish pastry. While Apple strudel contains 1.42mg of Vitamin E , Danish pastry contains only 0.35mg.
  • Apple strudel has less Sodium.

Strudel, apple and Danish pastry, cheese 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 Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
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%
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
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%

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 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.2
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 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.