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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 for 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% 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 0% 2.3% 90% 3% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 AVitamin A +16.7%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin E 1.42mg 4.5mg 21%
Iron 0.42mg 2.03mg 20%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 25.1µg 19%
Saturated fat 2.044g 5.793g 17%
Phosphorus 33mg 138mg 15%
Copper 0.03mg 0.159mg 14%
Fats 11.2g 17.75g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.267g 7.214g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Sodium 135mg 310mg 8%
Lysine 153mg 7%
Calories 274kcal 379kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.093mg 5%
Carbs 41.1g 55.36g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 4.728g 4%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 0.8mg 3%
Cholesterol 6mg 16mg 3%
Fiber 2.2g 1.5g 3%
Magnesium 9mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.165mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Folate 28µg 22µg 2%
Calcium 15mg 32mg 2%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.42mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 149mg 187mg 1%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.222mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Protein 3.3g 3.16g 0%
Net carbs 38.9g 53.86g N/A
Sugar 25.75g 39.22g N/A
Vitamin A 6µg 7µg 0%
Selenium 6.1µg 5.9µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.043mg 0%
Trans fat 1.313g N/A
Choline 17.4mg 17.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.

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