Doughnuts vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between doughnuts and pancake
- Doughnuts have more vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, iron, and vitamin B3, while pancake has more calcium, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Doughnuts' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 45% higher.
- Pancake contains 2 times less folate than doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 92µg of folate, while pancake contains 38µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pancake is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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 IronIron | +40.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +447.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +157% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +154.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +245.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 2.122g | 41% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 9.7g | 23% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 219mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 59mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.201mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 2.474g | 15% |
| Folate | 92µg | 38µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 159mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Calories | 434kcal | 227kcal | 10% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.8mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 14.9µg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 1.567mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.22µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 28.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.049mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 4.447g | 4% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 439mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.281mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 6.4g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.405mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.335mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.152mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.983g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)