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Doughnuts vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Doughnuts and Apple strudel

  • Apple strudel has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 45% more.
  • Doughnuts have 12 times more Vitamin B2 than Apple strudel. Doughnuts have 0.301mg of Vitamin B2, while Apple strudel has 0.025mg.
  • Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 +166.7%
Contains more Iron +502.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +687.9%
Contains more Zinc +163.2%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +75.3%
Contains more Selenium +65.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 7% 15% 14% 18% 6% 10% 25% 34%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +502.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +687.9%
Contains more Zinc +163.2%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +75.3%
Contains more Selenium +65.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +781.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.6%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
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 E +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +781.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.6%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Fats +122.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +108.9%
Contains more Water +108.9%
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 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 +60.9%
Contains more Fats +122.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +108.9%
Contains more Water +108.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Doughnuts Apple strudel
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Apple strudel Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 38.9g Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 3.3g Doughnuts
Fats 24.93g 11.2g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 41.1g Doughnuts
Calories 434kcal 274kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g 25.75g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.7g 2.2g Apple strudel
Calcium 40mg 15mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.53mg 0.42mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 17mg 9mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg 33mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 149mg Apple strudel
Sodium 477mg 135mg Apple strudel
Zinc 0.5mg 0.19mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.09mg 0.03mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 0.19mg Doughnuts
Selenium 10.1µg 6.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 14IU 30IU Apple strudel
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 6µg Apple strudel
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.42mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.04mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.025mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 0.33mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.27mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.046mg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg 28µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.22µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 9.8µg 2.9µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.039mg Apple strudel
Threonine 0.119mg Apple strudel
Isoleucine 0.147mg Apple strudel
Leucine 0.257mg Apple strudel
Lysine 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.067mg Apple strudel
Phenylalanine 0.151mg Apple strudel
Valine 0.164mg Apple strudel
Histidine 0.076mg Apple strudel
Cholesterol 10mg 6mg Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 11.105g 2.044g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 3.267g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 5.315g Apple strudel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts 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
33%
Doughnuts
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.