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Apple strudel vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between apple strudel and pretzel

  • Apple strudel has more vitamin B12, while pretzel has more iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for iron is 52% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in apple strudel is lower.
  • Apple strudel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple strudel is 59, while the glycemic index of pretzel is 83.

The food types used in this comparison are Strudel, apple and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.7%
Contains more IronIron +990.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +420%
Contains more ZincZinc +447.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +434.2%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1228%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1497%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +492.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.8µg

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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +282.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1289.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.6%
Contains more OtherOther +290%

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +349.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel Pretzel DV% diff.
Iron 0.42mg 4.58mg 52%
Sodium 135mg 1240mg 48%
Manganese 0.19mg 1.015mg 36%
Folate 28µg 166µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.424mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 5.27mg 31%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 1.291g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.332mg 24%
Copper 0.03mg 0.156mg 14%
Phosphorus 33mg 128mg 14%
Carbs 41.1g 80.39g 13%
Protein 3.3g 10.04g 13%
Fats 11.2g 2.93g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Saturated fat 2.044g 0.391g 8%
Zinc 0.19mg 1.04mg 8%
Lysine 153mg 0.257mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.267g 0.727g 6%
Calories 274kcal 384kcal 6%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.47mg 6%
Magnesium 9mg 29mg 5%
Fiber 2.2g 3.4g 5%
Selenium 6.1µg 4.4µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.074mg 2%
Potassium 149mg 223mg 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg 2%
Choline 17.4mg 29.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.322mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2.1mg 0%
Net carbs 38.9g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 25.75g 2.21g N/A
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0.757mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

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Apple strudel Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.653g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 1105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.