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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.

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 Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.2%
Contains more Zinc +263.2%
Contains more Copper +590%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +95.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Equal in Potassium - 149
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 7% 15% 14% 18% 6% 10% 25% 34%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +221.2%
Contains more Zinc +263.2%
Contains more Copper +590%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +95.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Equal in Potassium - 149

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Equal in Folate - 28
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 29% 0% 6% 10% 6% 7% 17% 11% 22% 28% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.5%
Equal in Folate - 28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +78.3%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +60.6%
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +78.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Chocolate cake Apple strudel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Apple strudel Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 38.9g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 3.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 11.2g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 41.1g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 274kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 25.75g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 2.2g Apple strudel
Calcium 60mg 15mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.42mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 9mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 33mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 149mg Apple strudel
Sodium 315mg 135mg Apple strudel
Zinc 0.69mg 0.19mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.03mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.19mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 6.1µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 30IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Apple strudel
Vitamin E 1.42mg Apple strudel
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.7mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.04mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.025mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.33mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.27mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.046mg Apple strudel
Folate 27µg 28µg Apple strudel
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.22µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.039mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.119mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.147mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.257mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.116mg 0.067mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.151mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg 0.164mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.076mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 6mg Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 5.43g 2.044g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 3.267g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 5.315g Apple strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Apple strudel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Chocolate cake
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
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.

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.