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Apple strudel vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are apple strudel and muffin different?

  • Muffin is higher than apple strudel in vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Muffin covers your daily need for vitamin K, 30% more than apple strudel.
  • Apple strudel is lower in sodium.

Strudel, apple and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.3%
Contains more IronIron +209.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +342.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.4%

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.
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%
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +552%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +329.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1251.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +431.6%

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
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +74.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more FatsFats +43.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
Contains more OtherOther +64.4%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.9µg 39.2µg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 8.103g 19%
Phosphorus 33mg 146mg 16%
Choline 17.4mg 92.5mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.168mg 11%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.449mg 11%
Iron 0.42mg 1.3mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.163mg 11%
Sodium 135mg 336mg 9%
Cholesterol 6mg 30mg 8%
Fats 11.2g 16.07g 7%
Lysine 153mg 0.199mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 1.418mg 7%
Calories 274kcal 375kcal 5%
Folate 28µg 48µg 5%
Selenium 6.1µg 8.2µg 4%
Saturated fat 2.044g 2.844g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.267g 4.822g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.47mg 4%
Carbs 41.1g 53g 4%
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.16µg 3%
Calcium 15mg 44mg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 0.06mg 3%
Protein 3.3g 4.49g 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 21µg 2%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.9mg 1%
Potassium 149mg 121mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 1.63mg 1%
Net carbs 38.9g 51.9g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 25.75g 31.47g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0.421mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple strudel Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.