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Doughnuts vs. Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Doughnuts and Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) different?

  • Doughnuts are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Doughnuts is 49% higher.
  • Doughnuts contain 4 times more Selenium than Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored). While Doughnuts contain 10.1µg of Selenium, Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) contains only 2.5µg.
  • Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) has less Saturated Fat.

Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 7.8% 13% 75% 19% 8.2% 127% 34% 39% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.8%
Contains more IronIron +27.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +304%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.3mg

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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
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% 0% 0% 0% 72% 41% 45% 12% 4.2% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 8% 80% 6% 3%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 8.4 g
Carbs: 79.6 g
Water: 6 g
Other: 3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77%
Contains more FatsFats +196.8%
Contains more WaterWater +247%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.1%
Contains more OtherOther +59.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.251 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.183 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +145.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Doughnuts Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) Opinion
Calories 434kcal 397kcal Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 3g Doughnuts
Fats 24.93g 8.4g Doughnuts
Net carbs 45.36g 79.6g Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Carbs 47.06g 79.6g Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Doughnuts
Calcium 40mg 26mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 149mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Iron 2.53mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Fiber 1.7g Doughnuts
Copper 0.09mg 0.057mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.3mg Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg 296mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Sodium 477mg 260mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 0.3mg Doughnuts
Selenium 10.1µg 2.5µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.289mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.179mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 2.395mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.196mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.018mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg 69µg Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 1.251g Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 3.48g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 3.183g Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.044mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Threonine 0.084mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Isoleucine 0.115mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Leucine 0.206mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Lysine 0.105mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Methionine 0.051mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Valine 0.133mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Histidine 0.062mg Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Doughnuts
17%
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
34%
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored)
Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/nutrients
  2. Cake, white, dry mix, special dietary (includes lemon-flavored) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172705/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.