Doughnuts vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between doughnuts and cherry pie?
- The amount of phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, and vitamin B5 in doughnuts is higher than in cherry pie.
- Doughnuts' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% more.
- Cherry pie contains 9 times less phosphorus than doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 260mg of phosphorus, while cherry pie contains 30mg.
- Cherry pie has less saturated fat.
- Cherry pie has a lower glycemic index (59) than doughnuts (75).
We used Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe types 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 | +88.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +766.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +206.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +625% |
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:
2.8 g
Fats:
12.2 g
Carbs:
38.5 g
Water:
45.8 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +120% |
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
2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.247 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.1% |
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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| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 2.985g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 30mg | 33% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 12.2g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.148mg | 20% |
| Folate | 92µg | 27µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.125mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 477mg | 191mg | 12% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 1.276mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.85mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 5.314g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Calories | 434kcal | 270kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 3.247g | 4% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 7.8µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 38.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 38.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | 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 |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
22%
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?
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)