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Doughnuts vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Doughnuts and Coffeecake

  • Doughnuts have more Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate, while Coffeecake have more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 29% higher.
  • Coffeecake contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 2.91mg of Vitamin B3, while Coffeecake contains 0.682mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Coffeecake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Coffeecake, cheese.

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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.
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
5
:
5
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
Contains more Iron +295.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.4%
Contains more Copper +73.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.6%
Contains more Calcium +47.5%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Coffeecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Contains more Iron +295.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.4%
Contains more Copper +73.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.6%
Contains more Calcium +47.5%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%

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.
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
7
:
5
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.7%
Contains more Folate +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.4
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Coffeecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.7%
Contains more Folate +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1950%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
3
:
2
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
Contains more Fats +64%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Water +54.7%
Equal in Carbs - 44.3
Doughnuts
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
Coffeecake
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Fats +64%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Water +54.7%
Equal in Carbs - 44.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
2
:
1
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Coffeecake
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Doughnuts Coffeecake
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 Doughnuts Coffeecake Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 43.3g Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 7g Coffeecake
Fats 24.93g 15.2g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 44.3g Doughnuts
Calories 434kcal 339kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Coffeecake
Fiber 1.7g 1g Doughnuts
Calcium 40mg 59mg Coffeecake
Iron 2.53mg 0.64mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg 101mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 289mg Coffeecake
Sodium 477mg 339mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.5mg 0.59mg Coffeecake
Copper 0.09mg 0.052mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 0.172mg Doughnuts
Selenium 10.1µg 13.3µg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 14IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 86µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.105mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.125mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 0.682mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.4mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.058mg Coffeecake
Folate 92µg 39µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.076mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.26mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.326mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.361mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 10mg 85mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 5.391g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 7.129g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 1.645g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Coffeecake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Doughnuts
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
29%
Coffeecake

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/nutrients
  2. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.