Doughnuts vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Doughnuts and Chocolate cake different?
- Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Doughnuts is 28% higher.
- Doughnuts contain 3 times more Folate than Chocolate cake. While Doughnuts contain 92µg of Folate, Chocolate cake contains only 27µg.
- Chocolate cake has less Saturated Fat.
Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Iron
+57.1%
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Phosphorus
+145.3%
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Manganese
+18.9%
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Calcium
+50%
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Magnesium
+88.2%
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Sodium
-34%
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Zinc
+38%
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Copper
+130%
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Selenium
+17.8%
Equal in Potassium - 140
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Iron
+57.1%
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Phosphorus
+145.3%
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Manganese
+18.9%
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Calcium
+50%
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Magnesium
+88.2%
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Sodium
-34%
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Zinc
+38%
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Copper
+130%
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Selenium
+17.8%
Equal in Potassium - 140
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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Vitamin B1
+176.6%
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Vitamin B2
+41.3%
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Vitamin B3
+155.9%
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Vitamin B5
+24%
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Vitamin B6
+22%
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Folate
+240.7%
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Vitamin A
+900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+166.7%
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Vitamin B1
+176.6%
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Vitamin B2
+41.3%
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Vitamin B3
+155.9%
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Vitamin B5
+24%
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Vitamin B6
+22%
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Folate
+240.7%
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Vitamin A
+900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+166.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+65.1%
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Carbs
+13.5%
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Water
+17.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
Equal in Other - 1.8
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
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1.88 g
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5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
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24.4 g
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1.8 g
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Fats
+65.1%
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Carbs
+13.5%
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+17.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
Equal in Other - 1.8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+41.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+41.8%
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Saturated Fat
-51.1%
Saturated Fat:
11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.915 g
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+41.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+41.8%
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Saturated Fat
-51.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 45.36g | 51.8g |
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| Protein | 5.31g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 24.93g | 15.1g |
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| Carbs | 47.06g | 53.4g |
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| Calories | 434kcal | 371kcal |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Sugar | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 477mg | 315mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.207mg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 14IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg |
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| Cholesterol | 10mg | 58mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.105g | 5.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.544g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 2.761g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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.