Angel food cake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between angel food cake and doughnuts
- Angel food cake is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus, yet doughnuts are richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for doughnuts is 55% higher.
- Angel food cake contains 4 times more calcium than doughnuts. Angel food cake contains 140mg of calcium, while doughnuts contain 40mg.
- Doughnuts contain less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).
Infographic
Infographic link
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 CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +386.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +614.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +291.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +282.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +229.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3016.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.367 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11933.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +966.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 0.121g | 11.105g | 50% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 24.93g | 37% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.53mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 3.915g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.39mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.071g | 8.544g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.491mg | 0.301mg | 15% |
| Folate | 35µg | 92µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.883mg | 2.91mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 749mg | 477mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.333mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Calcium | 140mg | 40mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 324mg | 260mg | 9% |
| Calories | 258kcal | 434kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 10.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.198mg | 0.377mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 57.8g | 47.06g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.9g | 5.31g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.3g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.06µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)