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French toast vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French toast and Strudel?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2 in Strudel is higher than in French toast.
  • Strudel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 54% more.
  • Strudel contains 10 times less Cholesterol than French toast. French toast contains 116mg of Cholesterol, while Strudel contains 12mg.

We used French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +88.7%
Contains less Sodium -30.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.5%
Contains more Calcium +193%
Contains more Iron +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 88% 222% 10% 113% 7% 91% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +88.7%
Contains less Sodium -30.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.5%
Contains more Calcium +193%
Contains more Iron +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.8%

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 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +616.2%
Contains more Folate +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +416.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 79% 0% 0% 0% 98% 104% 100% 0% 123% 56% 200% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +616.2%
Contains more Folate +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +416.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54%
Contains more Water +87.3%
Contains more Carbs +100%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Fats - 11
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Protein +54%
Contains more Water +87.3%
Contains more Carbs +100%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Fats - 11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.7
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
27% 28% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Strudel Opinion
Net carbs 25g 48.8g Strudel
Protein 7.7g 5g French toast
Fats 10.8g 11g Strudel
Carbs 25g 50g Strudel
Calories 229kcal 318kcal Strudel
Sugar 16.8g French toast
Fiber 1.2g Strudel
Calcium 100mg 293mg Strudel
Iron 1.67mg 5.9mg Strudel
Magnesium 17mg 13mg French toast
Phosphorus 117mg 263mg Strudel
Potassium 134mg 71mg French toast
Sodium 479mg 691mg French toast
Zinc 0.67mg 0.4mg French toast
Copper 0.058mg French toast
Manganese 0.188mg French toast
Selenium 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin A 503IU 1316IU Strudel
Vitamin A RAE 124µg 395µg Strudel
Vitamin D 1IU Strudel
Vitamin C 0.3mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.39mg Strudel
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.45mg Strudel
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 5.3mg Strudel
Vitamin B5 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.53mg Strudel
Folate 43µg 74µg Strudel
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1.6µg Strudel
Tryptophan 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg French toast
Cholesterol 116mg 12mg Strudel
Trans Fat 0.2g French toast
Saturated Fat 2.723g 2.7g Strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 2.8g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 4.6g Strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
26%
French toast
63%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Strudel
Strudel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.