Chocolate cake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate cake and doughnuts different?
- Chocolate cake is higher in choline and copper; however, doughnuts are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for doughnuts is 28% higher.
- Chocolate cake contains 6 times more cholesterol than doughnuts. While chocolate cake contains 58mg of cholesterol, doughnuts contain only 10mg.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than doughnuts (75).
Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.9% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +244.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.1% |
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Protein
~5.31g
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Other
~1.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 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 | -51.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.8% |
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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| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 11.105g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 260mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.39mg | 21% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 37.3mg | 17% |
| Folate | 27µg | 92µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 10mg | 16% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 24.93g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.09mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 2.53mg | 12% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 2.91mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 3.915g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.301mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 477mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 8.544g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.06µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 10.1µg | 3% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 434kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.333mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 47.06g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.377mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 5.31g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Potassium | 140mg | 134mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 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 |
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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
39%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.