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Strudel vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between strudel and doughnuts?

  • Strudel is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while doughnuts are higher in vitamin E.
  • Strudel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 64% higher.
  • Doughnuts have 94 times less vitamin A than strudel. Strudel has 1316IU of vitamin A, while doughnuts have 14IU.
  • Doughnuts are lower in sodium.
  • Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index (75) than strudel (59).

We used KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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.
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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +632.5%
Contains more IronIron +133.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31%
~equal in Phosphorus ~260mg

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% 1.3% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9775%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.39mg

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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +40.2%
Contains more OtherOther +155.3%
Contains more FatsFats +126.6%
~equal in Protein ~5.31g
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Strudel Doughnuts DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.06µg 64%
Vitamin A 395µg 4µg 43%
Iron 5.9mg 2.53mg 42%
Saturated fat 2.7g 11.105g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.05mg 37%
Calcium 293mg 40mg 25%
Fats 11g 24.93g 21%
Selenium 10.1µg 18%
Vitamin B3 5.3mg 2.91mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.8g 8.544g 14%
Manganese 0.333mg 14%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.99mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.301mg 11%
Starch 25.91g 11%
Copper 0.09mg 10%
Sodium 691mg 477mg 9%
Vitamin K 9.8µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 8%
Choline 37.3mg 7%
Calories 318kcal 434kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.6g 3.915g 5%
Folate 74µg 92µg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g 2%
Potassium 71mg 134mg 2%
Protein 5g 5.31g 1%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.5mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 17mg 1%
Cholesterol 12mg 10mg 1%
Carbs 50g 47.06g 1%
Net carbs 48.8g 45.36g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 16.8g 18.15g N/A
Phosphorus 263mg 260mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.39mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Strudel Doughnuts
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
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Strudel
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.405g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.