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Marble cake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Marble cake and Doughnuts

  • Doughnuts are higher than Marble cake in Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Choline.
  • Doughnuts covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 43% more than Marble cake.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Marble cake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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 +90%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +139.6%
Contains more Selenium +288.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 260
Equal in Potassium - 134
Equal in Sodium - 477
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +139.6%
Contains more Selenium +288.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 260
Equal in Potassium - 134
Equal in Sodium - 477

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 A +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +68.9%
Contains more Other +22.3%
Contains more Protein +56.2%
Contains more Fats +113.1%
Contains more Water +571.6%
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 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 Carbs +68.9%
Contains more Other +22.3%
Contains more Protein +56.2%
Contains more Fats +113.1%
Contains more Water +571.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.915
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.915

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 45.36g Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 11.7g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 79.5g 47.06g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 35.71g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 2.9g 1.7g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 40mg Marble cake
Iron 1.62mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Marble cake
Phosphorus 275mg 260mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 519mg 477mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.35mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.135mg 0.09mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 2.6µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 2IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.85mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Folate 36µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 2.8µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.049mg Marble cake
Threonine 0.105mg Marble cake
Isoleucine 0.127mg Marble cake
Leucine 0.22mg Marble cake
Lysine 0.133mg Marble cake
Methionine 0.049mg Marble cake
Phenylalanine 0.158mg Marble cake
Valine 0.164mg Marble cake
Histidine 0.065mg Marble cake
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 11.105g Marble cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 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
Marble 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
14%
Marble cake
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. 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.