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, yet doughnuts are higher in vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin E, selenium, and manganese.
- Doughnuts cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 30% more than cheesecake.
- Cheesecake contains 39 times more vitamin A than doughnuts. While cheesecake contains 547IU of vitamin A, doughnuts contain only 14IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in doughnuts is lower.
- The glycemic index of cheesecake is 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +301.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3875% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +183.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +255.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1392.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +122.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +411.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +119% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 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 | -10.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.544g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.39mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.53mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 260mg | 24% |
| Folate | 18µg | 92µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 2.91mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 159µg | 4µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 3.915g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 10mg | 15% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.56mg | 1.99mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 10.1µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.193mg | 0.301mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.333mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 47.06g | 7% |
| Calories | 321kcal | 434kcal | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 9.921g | 11.105g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 9.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.06µg | 5% |
| Fats | 22.5g | 24.93g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.377mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Choline | 45.9mg | 37.3mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 477mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 5.31g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.1g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.8g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.634g | 8.544g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.464mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 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?
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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
19%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.