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Strudel vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between strudel and candy bar

  • Strudel is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11728% more than strudel.
  • The amount of sodium in candy bar is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 9.3% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275.6%
Contains more IronIron +508.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +746.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +473.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +885%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%

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% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28767.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~75µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1725%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +210%
Contains more FatsFats +206.4%
~equal in Carbs ~47.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +497.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Strudel Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 153mg 11728%
Copper 0.774mg 86%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg 67%
Iron 5.9mg 0.97mg 62%
Manganese 1.243mg 54%
Vitamin A 395µg 0µg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.6g 10.65g 40%
Monounsaturated fat 2.8g 16.721g 35%
Fats 11g 33.7g 35%
Zinc 0.4mg 3.94mg 32%
Vitamin E 0mg 4.1mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.14mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.1mg 24%
Magnesium 13mg 110mg 23%
Sodium 691mg 156mg 23%
Calcium 293mg 78mg 22%
Protein 5g 15.5g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.3mg 7.922mg 16%
Fiber 1.2g 4.1g 12%
Calories 318kcal 522kcal 10%
Potassium 71mg 407mg 10%
Selenium 4.7µg 9%
Saturated fat 2.7g 4.678g 9%
Phosphorus 263mg 308mg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 50g 47.4g 1%
Net carbs 48.8g 43.3g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 16.8g 42.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Folate 74µg 75µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Strudel Candy bar
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
62%
Strudel
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Strudel
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.978g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.