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Fruitcake vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fruitcake and Strudel different?

  • Strudel is higher than Fruitcake in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Strudel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 66% more than Fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake is lower in Sodium.

Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel types were used 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 +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +115.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Calcium +787.9%
Contains more Iron +185%
Contains more Phosphorus +405.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 88% 222% 10% 113% 7% 91% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +115.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Calcium +787.9%
Contains more Iron +185%
Contains more Phosphorus +405.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5881.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1052.2%
Contains more Folate +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5881.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1052.2%
Contains more Folate +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +23.2%
Contains more Protein +72.4%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +336.4%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 Carbs +23.2%
Contains more Protein +72.4%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +336.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.4%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
27% 28% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Strudel Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 48.8g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 5g Strudel
Fats 9.1g 11g Strudel
Carbs 61.6g 50g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 318kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g 16.8g Strudel
Fiber 3.7g 1.2g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 293mg Strudel
Iron 2.07mg 5.9mg Strudel
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 52mg 263mg Strudel
Potassium 153mg 71mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 691mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 0.4mg Strudel
Copper 0.05mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 22IU 1316IU Strudel
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 395µg Strudel
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Strudel
Vitamin C 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.39mg Strudel
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.45mg Strudel
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 5.3mg Strudel
Vitamin B5 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.53mg Strudel
Folate 20µg 74µg Strudel
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.6µg Strudel
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg 12mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 0.2g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 2.7g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 2.8g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 4.6g Strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
10%
Fruitcake
63%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.