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

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The main differences between Apple strudel and Yellow cake

  • Apple strudel has more Vitamin B12, however, Yellow cake has more Vitamin E, Iron, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Yellow cake is 21% higher.
  • Apple strudel is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Strudel, apple and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.5%
Contains more IronIron +383.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +430%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +318.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.8%
~equal in Selenium ~5.9µg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +272%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +765.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.043mg
~equal in Choline ~17.4mg

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more WaterWater +94.4%
Contains more FatsFats +58.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.7%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
~equal in Protein ~3.16g

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 274kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.3g 3.16g Apple strudel
Fats 11.2g 17.75g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Apple strudel
Net carbs 38.9g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 41.1g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 6mg 16mg Apple strudel
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 9mg 20mg Yellow cake
Calcium 15mg 32mg Yellow cake
Potassium 149mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 0.42mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Sugar 25.75g 39.22g Apple strudel
Fiber 2.2g 1.5g Apple strudel
Copper 0.03mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.19mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 33mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 135mg 310mg Apple strudel
Vitamin A 30IU 26IU Apple strudel
Vitamin A 6µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 1.42mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.19mg 0.222mg Yellow cake
Selenium 6.1µg 5.9µg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.043mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.093mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 0.8mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.165mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 28µg 22µg Apple strudel
Trans Fat 1.313g Apple strudel
Choline 17.4mg 17.4mg
Saturated Fat 2.044g 5.793g Apple strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.267g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 4.728g Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.039mg Apple strudel
Threonine 0.119mg Apple strudel
Isoleucine 0.147mg Apple strudel
Leucine 0.257mg Apple strudel
Lysine 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.067mg Apple strudel
Phenylalanine 0.151mg Apple strudel
Valine 0.164mg Apple strudel
Histidine 0.076mg Apple strudel
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple strudel Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.749g)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.