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Apple strudel vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between apple strudel and french fries

  • Apple strudel has more selenium and vitamin B12; however, french fries have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin K, and fiber.
  • French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 25% more.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index than apple strudel.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Strudel, apple and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +577.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +288.6%
Contains more IronIron +92.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +313.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +278.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +810.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +708.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +286.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~30µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +31.5%
Contains more OtherOther +105.6%
~equal in Protein ~3.43g
~equal in Carbs ~41.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.398g

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 French fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel French fries DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.372mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 3.004mg 17%
Phosphorus 33mg 125mg 13%
Potassium 149mg 579mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.17mg 11%
Copper 0.03mg 0.124mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Selenium 6.1µg 0.9µg 9%
Lysine 153mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.267g 5.969g 7%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 11.2µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.58mg 6%
Fiber 2.2g 3.8g 6%
Magnesium 9mg 35mg 6%
Fats 11.2g 14.73g 5%
Iron 0.42mg 0.81mg 5%
Choline 17.4mg 36.8mg 4%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.5mg 3%
Sodium 135mg 210mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 4.7mg 3%
Calories 274kcal 312kcal 2%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.247mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 1.67mg 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Folate 28µg 30µg 1%
Saturated fat 2.044g 2.336g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 5.398g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.039mg 1%
Protein 3.3g 3.43g 0%
Net carbs 38.9g 37.64g N/A
Carbs 41.1g 41.44g 0%
Calcium 15mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 25.75g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

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Apple strudel French fries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.292g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/nutrients
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.