Doughnuts vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between doughnuts and pineapple cake?
- Doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, folate, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, pineapple cake is richer in vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin A.
- Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12718% more.
- Pineapple cake contains 4 times less saturated fat than doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 11.105g of saturated fat, while pineapple cake contains 2.915g.
We used Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Cake, pineapple upside-down, 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 | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +217.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +253.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
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:
3.5 g
Fats:
12.1 g
Carbs:
50.5 g
Water:
32.3 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.1% |
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Carbs
~50.5g
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
2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.282 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.8% |
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 | 153mg | 12718% |
| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 2.915g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 82mg | 25% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 12.1g | 20% |
| Folate | 92µg | 26µg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.48mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 1.19mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.156mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 5.194g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 40mg | 120mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 477mg | 319mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 62µg | 6% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 319kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 3.282g | 4% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 3.5g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.8g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.202mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 112mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 9.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.08µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 50.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 49.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.002g | 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%
2952%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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 ($)