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Pound cake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Doughnuts different?

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, while Doughnuts are higher in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin E .
  • Doughnuts covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 31% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 7 times more Cholesterol than Doughnuts. Pound cake contains 66mg of Cholesterol, while Doughnuts contain 10mg.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types were 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
7
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Calcium +17.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -21%
Contains more Iron +70.9%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +202.7%
Contains more Selenium +102%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +17.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -21%
Contains more Iron +70.9%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +202.7%
Contains more Selenium +102%

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
7
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +476.5%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
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 +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +119%
Contains more Vitamin K +476.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.31
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 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 Carbs +14%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.5%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Sucrose +91.5%
Contains more Glucose +11.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +36.6%
Contains more Starch +49.3%
Contains more Maltose +63.6%
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Doughnuts
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +91.5%
Contains more Glucose +11.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +36.6%
Contains more Starch +49.3%
Contains more Maltose +63.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 45.36g Pound cake
Protein 5g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 13.96g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 53.64g 47.06g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 17.36g 25.91g Doughnuts
Fructose 0.33g 0g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 0.6g 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 47mg 40mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 8mg 17mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 140mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 149mg 134mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 477mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.042mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.11mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 5µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 241IU 14IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 4µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.377mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Folate 42µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.06µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 10mg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 0.192g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 4.811g 11.105g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.239g Pound cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound 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
25%
Pound cake
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.21g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.