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Apple strudel vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between apple strudel and gingerbread

  • The amount of iron, manganese, selenium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3 in gingerbread is higher than in apple strudel.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily iron needs 31% more than apple strudel.
  • Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of apple strudel is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Strudel, apple and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +677.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +373.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.6%
Contains more IronIron +585.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +550%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +259.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.2%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +55.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +46.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +177.8%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel Gingerbread DV% diff.
Iron 0.42mg 2.88mg 31%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.683mg 21%
Selenium 6.1µg 16.3µg 19%
Copper 0.03mg 0.195mg 18%
Magnesium 9mg 70mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.19mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.19mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.162mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.267g 7.124g 10%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 1.738mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Saturated fat 2.044g 4.122g 9%
Potassium 149mg 439mg 9%
Cholesterol 6mg 32mg 9%
Sodium 135mg 327mg 8%
Fats 11.2g 16.4g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 4.216g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.06µg 7%
Lysine 153mg 0.131mg 7%
Calcium 15mg 71mg 6%
Calories 274kcal 356kcal 4%
Phosphorus 33mg 54mg 3%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Carbs 41.1g 49.2g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.375mg 2%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.39mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.1mg 2%
Protein 3.3g 3.9g 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 14µg 1%
Folate 28µg 33µg 1%
Net carbs 38.9g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 25.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0.279mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple strudel Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.