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Pineapple cake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pineapple cake and Doughnuts?

  • Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12718% more.
  • Doughnuts contain 16 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pineapple cake. Pineapple cake contains 62µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Doughnuts contain 4µg.
  • Pineapple cake has less Sodium.

We used Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types 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.
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -33.1%
Contains more Iron +70.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Equal in Manganese - 0.333
Equal in Selenium - 10.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -33.1%
Contains more Iron +70.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +61.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Equal in Manganese - 0.333
Equal in Selenium - 10.1

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 +1707.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +253.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 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 A +1707.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +253.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +55.1%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +106%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 Water +55.1%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Fats +106%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.3%
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 45.36g Pineapple cake
Protein 3.5g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 12.1g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 50.5g 47.06g Pineapple cake
Calories 319kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 120mg 40mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 13mg 17mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 82mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 112mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 319mg 477mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.087mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.35mg 0.333mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 253IU 14IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.39mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Folate 26µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.06µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 22mg 10mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 2.915g 11.105g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 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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Pineapple 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
3198%
Pineapple cake
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.