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

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What are the main differences between white cake and apple strudel?

  • White cake is richer in vitamin B2, iron, selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, yet apple strudel is richer in vitamin E and vitamin B12.
  • White cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 13% higher.
  • White cake has 6 times more calcium than apple strudel. White cake has 90mg of calcium, while apple strudel has 15mg.
  • Apple strudel contains less sodium.
  • White cake has a lower glycemic index than apple strudel.

We used Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and Strudel, apple 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 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more IronIron +176.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.5%

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 0.33% 4% 2.4% 3% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +656%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +190%
~equal in Folate ~28µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 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 +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.8%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
Contains more WaterWater +110.1%
~equal in Fats ~11.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 38% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Apple strudel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 5.315g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.025mg 13%
Iron 1.16mg 0.42mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.42mg 9%
Selenium 10.7µg 6.1µg 8%
Saturated fat 3.897g 2.044g 8%
Calcium 90mg 15mg 8%
Lysine 0.204mg 153mg 7%
Carbs 63.2g 41.1g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.22µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.04mg 7%
Sodium 284mg 135mg 6%
Phosphorus 70mg 33mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 0.33mg 5%
Fiber 1g 2.2g 5%
Manganese 0.277mg 0.19mg 4%
Calories 356kcal 274kcal 4%
Copper 0.067mg 0.03mg 4%
Choline 6mg 17.4mg 2%
Cholesterol 1mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg 2%
Protein 4.4g 3.3g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.27mg 2%
Fats 10.3g 11.2g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.692g 3.267g 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 6µg 1%
Folate 31µg 28µg 1%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 2.9µg 1%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 12mg 9mg 1%
Potassium 99mg 149mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 62.2g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 57.39g 25.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.157mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.338mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.229mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.099mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
White 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
13%
White cake
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White cake
White cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.853g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.