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Angel food cake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Angel food cake and Doughnuts

  • Angel food cake is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Doughnuts are richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Doughnuts is 55% higher.
  • Angel food cake contains 4 times more Calcium than Doughnuts. Angel food cake contains 140mg of Calcium, while Doughnuts contain 40mg.
  • Doughnuts contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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 Calcium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.6%
Contains more Iron +386.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Zinc +614.3%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +291.8%
Contains more Selenium +38.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.6%
Contains more Iron +386.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Zinc +614.3%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +291.8%
Contains more Selenium +38.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +162.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +162.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Water +59.5%
Contains more Other +22.3%
Contains more Fats +3016.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.31
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 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 Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Water +59.5%
Contains more Other +22.3%
Contains more Fats +3016.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11933.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +966.8%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11933.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +966.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 45.36g Angel food cake
Protein 5.9g 5.31g Angel food cake
Fats 0.8g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 57.8g 47.06g Angel food cake
Calories 258kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 140mg 40mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.52mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 324mg 260mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 749mg 477mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.07mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.078mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.085mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 7.3µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.301mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Folate 35µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.06µg
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.075mg Angel food cake
Threonine 0.248mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg Angel food cake
Lysine 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg Angel food cake
Valine 0.354mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg Angel food cake
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 0.121g 11.105g Angel food cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Angel food cake Doughnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Angel food cake
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/nutrients
  2. 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.