Doughnuts vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between doughnuts and cheesecake
- Doughnuts are higher in vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin E, selenium, and manganese, yet cheesecake is higher in vitamin A.
- Doughnuts cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 30% more than cheesecake.
- Doughnuts contain 15 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. While doughnuts contain 2.91mg of vitamin B3, cheesecake contains only 0.195mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in doughnuts is lower.
- The glycemic index of cheesecake is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Cheesecake commercially prepared.
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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 | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +301.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +255.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1392.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +122.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3875% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +183.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.1% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +119% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.5g
~equal in
Fats
~22.5g
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
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.634g
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.028mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 0.63mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 93mg | 24% |
| Folate | 92µg | 18µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 0.195mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 159µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 1.602g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 55mg | 15% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.56mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 5.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.193mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 25.5g | 7% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 321kcal | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 9.921g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 4.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.17µg | 5% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 22.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.571mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 45.9mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 438mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 51mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 5.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.15g | 21.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 8.634g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.464mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g | 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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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake 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 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.