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.
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% |
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +205.1% |