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Pound cake vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pound cake and apple strudel

  • Apple strudel contains less vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, choline, vitamin B3, and vitamin A than pound cake.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for pound cake is 20% higher.
  • Apple strudel has 12 times less vitamin A than pound cake. Pound cake has 70µg of vitamin A, while apple strudel has 6µg.
  • Apple strudel is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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 CalciumCalcium +213.3%
Contains more IronIron +252.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +324.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +896%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +389.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +277%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 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 +51.5%
Contains more FatsFats +24.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.5%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
Contains more WaterWater +68.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 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 -57.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.267g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Apple strudel DV% diff.
Cholesterol 66mg 6mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.025mg 17%
Threonine 153mg 0.119mg 15%
Phosphorus 140mg 33mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 5.315g 13%
Saturated fat 4.811g 2.044g 13%
Iron 1.48mg 0.42mg 13%
Sodium 377mg 135mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.04mg 11%
Choline 65.6mg 17.4mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 0.33mg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 70µg 6µg 7%
Lysine 0.198mg 153mg 7%
Fiber 0.6g 2.2g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.22µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.42mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Folate 42µg 28µg 4%
Calories 353kcal 274kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.27mg 4%
Fats 13.96g 11.2g 4%
Carbs 53.64g 41.1g 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Calcium 47mg 15mg 3%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.19mg 3%
Protein 5g 3.3g 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Selenium 5µg 6.1µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.9µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 3.267g 1%
Copper 0.042mg 0.03mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 38.9g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 9mg 0%
Potassium 149mg 149mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g 25.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0.076mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake 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
26%
Pound cake
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.767g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.

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