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Apple strudel vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between apple strudel and waffle

  • Apple strudel contains less selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3 than waffle.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 73% 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 waffle is 76.

The food types used in this comparison are Strudel, apple and Waffles, plain, 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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +475.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +657.4%
~equal in Potassium ~159mg

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%
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +557.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1288%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +528.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.3%
~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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +244.4%
~equal in Water ~42g

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.521g

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 Waffle
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 Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 6.1µg 46.2µg 73%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.347mg 25%
Calcium 15mg 255mg 24%
Iron 0.42mg 2.31mg 24%
Phosphorus 33mg 190mg 22%
Cholesterol 6mg 69mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.263mg 19%
Sodium 135mg 511mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 2.073mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 6.785g 10%
Protein 3.3g 7.9g 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Lysine 153mg 0.384mg 7%
Vitamin A 6µg 65µg 7%
Folate 28µg 46µg 5%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.68mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.044g 2.866g 4%
Fats 11.2g 14.1g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.485mg 4%
Copper 0.03mg 0.062mg 4%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.265mg 3%
Carbs 41.1g 32.9g 3%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 19mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.267g 3.521g 1%
Calories 274kcal 291kcal 1%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.25µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 38.9g 32.9g N/A
Potassium 149mg 159mg 0%
Sugar 25.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0.63mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple strudel Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.822g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.