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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, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B6, 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 99 times less Vitamin A than Strudel. Strudel has 395µg of Vitamin A, while Doughnuts have 4µg.
  • Doughnuts are lower in Sodium.

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% 79% 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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9300%
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 Opinion
Calories 318kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 5g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 11g 24.93g Doughnuts
Net carbs 48.8g 45.36g Strudel
Carbs 50g 47.06g Strudel
Cholesterol 12mg 10mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Strudel
Magnesium 13mg 17mg Doughnuts
Calcium 293mg 40mg Strudel
Potassium 71mg 134mg Doughnuts
Iron 5.9mg 2.53mg Strudel
Sugar 16.8g 18.15g Strudel
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Doughnuts
Copper 0.09mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.4mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 263mg 260mg Strudel
Sodium 691mg 477mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 1316IU 14IU Strudel
Vitamin A 395µg 4µg Strudel
Vitamin E 0mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.39mg
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.301mg Strudel
Vitamin B3 5.3mg 2.91mg Strudel
Vitamin B5 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.05mg Strudel
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.06µg Strudel
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 74µg 92µg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 0.2g Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 2.7g 11.105g Strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.6g 3.915g Strudel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

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
58%
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.