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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.

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% 2.9% 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% 1.8% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60%
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 Opinion
Calories 356kcal 274kcal Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 3.3g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 11.2g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg Apple strudel
Net carbs 49.2g 38.9g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 41.1g Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 6mg Apple strudel
Magnesium 70mg 9mg Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 15mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 149mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 0.42mg Gingerbread
Sugar 25.75g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.2g Apple strudel
Copper 0.195mg 0.03mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 33mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 135mg Apple strudel
Vitamin A 48IU 30IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 14µg 6µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 1.42mg Apple strudel
Manganese 0.683mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 6.1µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.04mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.025mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.33mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.27mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.046mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.22µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 2.9µg Apple strudel
Folate 33µg 28µg Gingerbread
Choline 17.4mg Apple strudel
Saturated Fat 4.122g 2.044g Apple strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 3.267g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 5.315g Apple strudel
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.039mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.119mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.147mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.257mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.08mg 0.067mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.151mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg 0.164mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.076mg Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.