Fruitcake vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fruitcake and apple strudel
- Fruitcake has more iron, fiber, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat; however, apple strudel has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fruitcake is 21% higher.
- Apple strudel has 4 times less vitamin B2 than fruitcake. Fruitcake has 0.099mg of vitamin B2, while apple strudel has 0.025mg.
- Fruitcake is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +392.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +205% |
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 AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +296% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +93.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
3.3 g
Fats:
11.2 g
Carbs:
41.1 g
Water:
43.5 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.315 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.9% |
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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| Iron | 2.07mg | 0.42mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 5.315g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 6.1µg | 7% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 153mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 41.1g | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 2.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.025mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 2.044g | 5% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 274kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 1.42mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.33mg | 3% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 11.2g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Folate | 20µg | 28µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 3.267g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 17.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 3.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 38.9g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 149mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 25.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
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.