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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 434kcal | 397kcal |
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| Protein | 5.31g | 3g |
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| Fats | 24.93g | 8.4g |
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| Net carbs | 45.36g | 79.6g |
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| Carbs | 47.06g | 79.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 26mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 149mg |
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.99mg |
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| Sugar | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.057mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.3mg |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 296mg |
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| Sodium | 477mg | 260mg |
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| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.3mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.289mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 2.395mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.196mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 69µg |
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| Choline | 37.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.105g | 1.251g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.544g | 3.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 3.183g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.044mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.115mg |
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| Leucine | 0.206mg |
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| Lysine | 0.105mg |
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| Methionine | 0.051mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg |
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| Valine | 0.133mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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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
32%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
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) is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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 ($)