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Gingerbread vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between gingerbread and apple strudel

  • The amount of iron, manganese, selenium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3 in gingerbread is higher than in apple strudel.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily iron needs 31% more than apple strudel.
  • Apple strudel has 8 times less magnesium than gingerbread. Gingerbread has 70mg of magnesium, while apple strudel has 9mg.
  • Apple strudel contains less saturated fat.
  • Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of apple strudel is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +677.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +373.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.6%
Contains more IronIron +585.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +550%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +259.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +46.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +177.8%
Contains more WaterWater +55.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Apple strudel DV% diff.
Iron 2.88mg 0.42mg 31%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.19mg 21%
Selenium 16.3µg 6.1µg 19%
Copper 0.195mg 0.03mg 18%
Magnesium 70mg 9mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.04mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.046mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.025mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 3.267g 10%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.33mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Saturated fat 4.122g 2.044g 9%
Potassium 439mg 149mg 9%
Cholesterol 32mg 6mg 9%
Sodium 327mg 135mg 8%
Fats 16.4g 11.2g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 5.315g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.22µg 7%
Lysine 0.131mg 153mg 7%
Calcium 71mg 15mg 6%
Calories 356kcal 274kcal 4%
Phosphorus 54mg 33mg 3%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Carbs 49.2g 41.1g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.27mg 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg 2%
Protein 3.9g 3.3g 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 6µg 1%
Folate 33µg 28µg 1%
Net carbs 49.2g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 25.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Apple strudel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Gingerbread
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.