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Coffeecake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Coffeecake and Doughnuts

  • Coffeecake has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, while Doughnuts has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 29% higher.
  • Doughnuts contain 22 times less Vitamin A RAE than Coffeecake. Coffeecake contains 86µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Doughnuts contain 4µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Doughnuts are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Coffeecake, cheese 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.
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
5
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5
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Calcium +47.5%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Iron +295.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.4%
Contains more Copper +73.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.6%
Coffeecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +47.5%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Iron +295.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.4%
Contains more Copper +73.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.6%

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.
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
5
:
7
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +1950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.7%
Contains more Folate +135.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
Coffeecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Doughnuts
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 A +1950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.7%
Contains more Folate +135.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
2
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Water +54.7%
Contains more Fats +64%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Coffeecake
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Doughnuts
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 +31.8%
Contains more Water +54.7%
Contains more Fats +64%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
1
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138%
Coffeecake
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 45.36g Doughnuts
Protein 7g 5.31g Coffeecake
Fats 15.2g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 44.3g 47.06g Doughnuts
Calories 339kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Coffeecake
Fiber 1g 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 59mg 40mg Coffeecake
Iron 0.64mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 101mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 289mg 134mg Coffeecake
Sodium 339mg 477mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.59mg 0.5mg Coffeecake
Copper 0.052mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.172mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 13.3µg 10.1µg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 287IU 14IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 4µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.377mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.05mg Coffeecake
Folate 39µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.06µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.076mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.26mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.326mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.361mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 85mg 10mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 5.391g 11.105g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 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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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.714g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.