Strudel, apple
FDC 175032oz (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 21 · -19 vs Baked goods medianApple strudel lands at 21 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band placement and rank 52 of 60 within Baked goods, since its thin pastry layers and cooked apple filling contribute mostly carbohydrate and sugar with little in the way of standout nutrients.
Strudel is typically served as a warm dessert or with coffee, sliced into wedges and sometimes dusted with sugar or paired with custard. A one-ounce portion is a reasonable way to enjoy it, but it is high in sugars at 25.8 g per 100 g, and since its score sits below the Baked goods median of 40, Marie biscuit cookies are a same-category option worth trying instead.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 274 kcal | 14% |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 135 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 41 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Sugars | 26 g | |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Potassium | 149 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 77 kcal | 4% |
| Total fat | 3.1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.57 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 1.7 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.62 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 7.2 g | |
| Protein | 0.92 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 42 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4.2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2.5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.48 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1.7 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 175032Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the baked goods median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Apple strudel is built from thin, stretched pastry dough wrapped around a filling of sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and often raisins or breadcrumbs to soak up the fruit's juices, then rolled into a log and baked until the layers turn crisp and golden. Unlike a pie crust, strudel dough is paper-thin and shatters into flaky shards rather than a thick crumb, giving each bite a mix of crunchy pastry and soft, spiced apple. It is typically served in slices dusted with powdered sugar, sometimes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a pour of custard alongside.
Keep leftover strudel loosely wrapped at room temperature for a day, then refrigerate for longer storage, reheating briefly in the oven to bring the pastry back to crisp. At 274 calories per ounce (28 g) with 25.8 g sugar and 41.1 g carbohydrate per 100 g, it is a sweet, carb-forward dessert best kept to a modest slice. Its one practical edge is sodium: at 135 mg per 100 g it runs lower in salt than many baked desserts, which is why it is flagged as a low sodium choice among sweets.
Frequently asked questions about strudel, apple
How many calories are in apple strudel?
It has 274 calories per ounce (28 g), reflecting the buttery pastry layers and sugared apple filling.
Is apple strudel low in sodium?
Yes, at 135 mg sodium per 100 g it is comparatively low in sodium for a baked dessert, which is why it is marked as a low sodium option.
How do you store apple strudel?
Keep it loosely wrapped at room temperature for a day or refrigerate longer, then reheat briefly in the oven to re-crisp the pastry.