Coffeecake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between coffeecake and doughnuts
- Coffeecake has more vitamin B12, while doughnuts have more vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and manganese.
- Doughnuts' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 29% higher.
- Doughnuts contain 9 times less cholesterol than coffeecake. Coffeecake contains 85mg of cholesterol, while doughnuts contain 10mg.
- Coffeecake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coffeecake is 50, while the glycemic index of doughnuts is 75.
The food types used in this comparison are Coffeecake, cheese 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 | +47.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +18% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +295.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +73.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.6% |
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 | +2050% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +466.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +271.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +326.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +135.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 5.391g | 11.105g | 26% |
Cholesterol | 85mg | 10mg | 25% |
Iron | 0.64mg | 2.53mg | 24% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.105mg | 0.39mg | 24% |
Phosphorus | 101mg | 260mg | 23% |
Fats | 15.2g | 24.93g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.645g | 3.915g | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.301mg | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.682mg | 2.91mg | 14% |
Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
Folate | 39µg | 92µg | 13% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.06µg | 12% |
Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
Vitamin A | 86µg | 4µg | 9% |
Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
Manganese | 0.172mg | 0.333mg | 7% |
Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
Selenium | 13.3µg | 10.1µg | 6% |
Sodium | 339mg | 477mg | 6% |
Calories | 339kcal | 434kcal | 5% |
Potassium | 289mg | 134mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.052mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.129g | 8.544g | 4% |
Fiber | 1g | 1.7g | 3% |
Protein | 7g | 5.31g | 3% |
Calcium | 59mg | 40mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
Carbs | 44.3g | 47.06g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 43.3g | 45.36g | N/A |
Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.326mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.401mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.352mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.361mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
15.2 g
Carbs:
44.3 g
Water:
32.2 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +54.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +64% |
Contains more OtherOther | +44.6% |
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Carbs
~47.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.645 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 | -51.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +138% |