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Potato vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between potatoes and apple strudel?

  • Potatoes are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium, yet apple strudel is richer in selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin B12.
  • Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 20% higher.
  • Potatoes have 6 times more vitamin B6 than apple strudel. Potatoes have 0.298mg of vitamin B6, while apple strudel has 0.046mg.
  • Potatoes contain less sodium.
  • Apple strudel has a lower glycemic index than potatoes.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Strudel, apple types in this comparison.

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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.
Potato
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
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 +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.2%
Contains more IronIron +92.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1425%
~equal in Manganese ~0.19mg

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.
Potato
5
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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
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 CVitamin C +1058.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +547.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45%
Contains more FolateFolate +86.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.27mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
2
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 WaterWater +82.2%
Contains more OtherOther +24.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61%
Contains more FatsFats +12344.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12554.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Apple strudel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 5.315g 35%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 1.7mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.046mg 19%
Fats 0.09g 11.2g 17%
Calories 77kcal 274kcal 10%
Selenium 0.4µg 6.1µg 10%
Copper 0.11mg 0.03mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.42mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.025g 2.044g 9%
Potassium 425mg 149mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 3.267g 8%
Carbs 17.49g 41.1g 8%
Lysine 0.107mg 153mg 7%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Sodium 6mg 135mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.33mg 5%
Iron 0.81mg 0.42mg 5%
Folate 15µg 28µg 3%
Protein 2.05g 3.3g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.04mg 3%
Phosphorus 57mg 33mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 9mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.025mg 1%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 2µg 2.9µg 1%
Choline 12.1mg 17.4mg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 38.9g N/A
Calcium 12mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0.82g 25.75g N/A
Fiber 2.1g 2.2g 0%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.27mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0.076mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Apple strudel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Potato
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.