Chocolate cake vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chocolate cake and apple strudel
- Apple strudel has less choline, copper, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Chocolate cake covers your daily choline needs 20% more than apple strudel.
- Apple strudel contains 10 times less cholesterol than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake contains 58mg of cholesterol, while apple strudel contains 6mg.
- The glycemic index of apple strudel is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +255.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +283.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +590% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +263.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +752% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +244.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +637.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.3 g
Fats:
11.2 g
Carbs:
41.1 g
Water:
43.5 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +78.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
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 | +84.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 128.4mg | 17.4mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.03mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 6mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 5.315g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 2.044g | 15% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.42mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.025mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 6.1µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 33mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 135mg | 8% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 153mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 3.267g | 7% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 11.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.33mg | 5% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 274kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 3.3g | 4% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 41.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.22µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 38.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 140mg | 149mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 25.75g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Folate | 27µg | 28µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
19%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.386g)
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.