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

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The main differences between Apple strudel and Pound cake

  • Apple strudel contains less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A than Pound cake.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Pound cake is 20% higher.

Food types used in this article are Strudel, apple and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.3%
Contains more IronIron +252.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +324.2%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg

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% 1.8% 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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +703.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +896%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +389.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +277%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +68.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.5%
Contains more FatsFats +24.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.5%
Contains more OtherOther +70%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.02g

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 Pound cake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel Pound cake Opinion
Calories 274kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Protein 3.3g 5g Pound cake
Fats 11.2g 13.96g Pound cake
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Apple strudel
Net carbs 38.9g 53.04g Pound cake
Carbs 41.1g 53.64g Pound cake
Cholesterol 6mg 66mg Apple strudel
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 9mg 8mg Apple strudel
Calcium 15mg 47mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 149mg
Iron 0.42mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Sugar 25.75g 33.36g Apple strudel
Fiber 2.2g 0.6g Apple strudel
Copper 0.03mg 0.042mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.19mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 33mg 140mg Pound cake
Sodium 135mg 377mg Apple strudel
Vitamin A 30IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 6µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.65mg Apple strudel
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.19mg 0.11mg Apple strudel
Selenium 6.1µg 5µg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.036mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1.7µg Apple strudel
Folate 28µg 42µg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Apple strudel
Choline 17.4mg 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 2.044g 4.811g Apple strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.267g 3.02g Apple strudel
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 3.419g Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 0.119mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.257mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 153mg 0.198mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.067mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.164mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.076mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple strudel Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.767g)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.