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Apple strudel vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between apple strudel and zucchini

  • Apple strudel has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin E, while zucchini has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Zucchini's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 18% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in zucchini is lower.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of zucchini is 15, while the glycemic index of apple strudel is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Strudel, apple and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2950%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.177mg

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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +952.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +48.3%
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1221.5%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
Contains more WaterWater +117.9%

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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5740.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple strudel Zucchini DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 0.091g 35%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 17.9mg 18%
Fats 11.2g 0.32g 17%
Calories 274kcal 17kcal 13%
Carbs 41.1g 3.11g 13%
Selenium 6.1µg 0.2µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.044g 0.084g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.12mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.163mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.267g 0.011g 8%
Lysine 153mg 0.067mg 7%
Sodium 135mg 8mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.094mg 5%
Fiber 2.2g 1g 5%
Protein 3.3g 1.21g 4%
Copper 0.03mg 0.053mg 3%
Potassium 149mg 261mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Choline 17.4mg 9.5mg 1%
Folate 28µg 24µg 1%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 4.3µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 0.451mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.204mg 1%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.177mg 1%
Phosphorus 33mg 38mg 1%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.32mg 1%
Iron 0.42mg 0.37mg 1%
Net carbs 38.9g 2.11g N/A
Calcium 15mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 25.75g 2.5g N/A
Vitamin A 6µg 10µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.045mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0.071mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple strudel Zucchini
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
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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