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Apple strudel vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between apple strudel and sweet potato

  • Apple strudel has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin E, while sweet potato has more vitamin A, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 283% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sweet potato is lower.
  • Apple strudel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple strudel is 59, while the glycemic index of sweet potato is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Strudel, apple and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +916.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.2%
Contains more IronIron +45.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +403.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.8%

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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +154.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.2%
Contains more FatsFats +22300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.3%
Contains more WaterWater +77.7%
~equal in Other ~0.98g

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
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +326600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37864.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin A 6µg 709µg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 0.014g 35%
Fats 11.2g 0.05g 17%
Copper 0.03mg 0.151mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.209mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.8mg 11%
Selenium 6.1µg 0.6µg 10%
Calories 274kcal 86kcal 9%
Saturated fat 2.044g 0.018g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.26mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.267g 0.001g 8%
Carbs 41.1g 20.12g 7%
Lysine 153mg 0.066mg 7%
Potassium 149mg 337mg 6%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Magnesium 9mg 25mg 4%
Folate 28µg 11µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.061mg 3%
Protein 3.3g 1.57g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.078mg 3%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.258mg 3%
Fiber 2.2g 3g 3%
Sodium 135mg 55mg 3%
Phosphorus 33mg 47mg 2%
Iron 0.42mg 0.61mg 2%
Calcium 15mg 30mg 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2.4mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 0.557mg 1%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.3mg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1.8µg 1%
Choline 17.4mg 12.3mg 1%
Net carbs 38.9g 17.12g N/A
Sugar 25.75g 4.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0.092mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.089mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.031mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.026g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.