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Biscuit vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Biscuit and Apple strudel

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Folate in Biscuit is higher than in Apple strudel.
  • Biscuit covers your daily Iron needs 31% more than Apple strudel.
  • Apple strudel has 16 times less Calcium than Biscuit. Biscuit has 235mg of Calcium, while Apple strudel has 15mg.
  • Apple strudel contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Strudel, apple.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more IronIron +590.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +397%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +219.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.7%

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +793.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.27mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.1%
Contains more FatsFats +45.5%
Contains more OtherOther +255.6%
Contains more WaterWater +50.5%
~equal in Carbs ~41.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Apple strudel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Biscuit Apple strudel Opinion
Calories 353kcal 274kcal Biscuit
Protein 7g 3.3g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 11.2g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.7mg Apple strudel
Net carbs 43.1g 38.9g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 41.1g Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 6mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 15mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 149mg Apple strudel
Iron 2.9mg 0.42mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 25.75g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 2.2g Apple strudel
Copper 0.082mg 0.03mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 0.19mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 33mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 135mg Apple strudel
Vitamin A 82IU 30IU Biscuit
Vitamin A 6µg Apple strudel
Vitamin E 1.42mg Apple strudel
Manganese 0.378mg 0.19mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 6.1µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.04mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.025mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.33mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.27mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.046mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.22µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg Apple strudel
Folate 61µg 28µg Biscuit
Choline 17.4mg Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 4.324g 2.044g Apple strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 3.267g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 5.315g Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.039mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.119mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.147mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.257mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.132mg 0.067mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.151mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.164mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.076mg Biscuit
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Apple strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Apple strudel
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
23%
Biscuit
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.28g)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.