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Coffeecake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coffeecake and doughnuts

  • Coffeecake has more vitamin B12 and vitamin A, while doughnuts have more vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 29% higher.
  • Doughnuts contain 22 times less vitamin A than coffeecake. Coffeecake contains 86µg of vitamin A, while doughnuts contain 4µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in doughnuts is lower.
  • 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.377mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
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 ProteinProtein +31.8%
Contains more WaterWater +54.7%
Contains more FatsFats +64%
Contains more OtherOther +44.6%
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
47% 36% 17%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Doughnuts 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake Doughnuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Coffeecake
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.714g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake 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 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.
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.

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