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Cheesecake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheesecake and Doughnuts

  • Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Doughnuts are higher in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Doughnuts covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 30% more than Cheesecake.
  • Cheesecake contains 40 times more Vitamin A RAE than Doughnuts. While Cheesecake contains 159µg of Vitamin A RAE, Doughnuts contain only 4µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Doughnuts are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
3
:
7
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Calcium +27.5%
Contains more Iron +301.6%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.6%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains more Copper +350%
Contains more Manganese +137.9%
Contains more Selenium +94.2%
Equal in Sodium - 477
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +27.5%
Contains more Iron +301.6%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.6%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains more Copper +350%
Contains more Manganese +137.9%
Contains more Selenium +94.2%
Equal in Sodium - 477
Equal in Zinc - 0.5

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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
6
:
6
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +3807.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1392.3%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 +3807.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1392.3%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
2
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Water +119%
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +84.5%
Contains more Other +108.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.31
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +119%
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +84.5%
Contains more Other +108.9%
Equal in Protein - 5.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
2
:
1
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.544
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.544

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 45.36g Doughnuts
Protein 5.5g 5.31g Cheesecake
Fats 22.5g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 25.5g 47.06g Doughnuts
Calories 321kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 21.8g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 0.4g 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 51mg 40mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 93mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 90mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 438mg 477mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.5mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.14mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 5.2µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 547IU 14IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 4µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.377mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.05mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.06µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 10mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 9.921g 11.105g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 8.544g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 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
Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.