Doughnuts vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are doughnuts and pound cake different?
- Doughnuts are richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, folate, manganese, selenium, and vitamin E, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B12.
- Doughnuts cover your daily need for saturated fat, 31% more than pound cake.
- Doughnuts contain 3 times more vitamin E than pound cake. Doughnuts contain 1.99mg of vitamin E, while pound cake contains 0.65mg.
- Pound cake is lower in saturated fat.
- Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index (75) than pound cake (54).
Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were used 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 | +112.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +202.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +102% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21% |
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 | +206.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +476.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.9% |
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 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.3% |
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Protein
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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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +182.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.91 g
Sucrose:
16.02 g
Glucose:
0.67 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.93 g
Maltose:
0.54 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +49.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +63.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +91.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +11.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +36.6% |
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Galactose
~0g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 4.811g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 66mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.173mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 140mg | 17% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 13.96g | 17% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 3.02g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.36µg | 13% |
| Folate | 92µg | 42µg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.48mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.11mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.65mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 1.615mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 1.7µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 65.6mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.042mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 377mg | 4% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 17.36g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.249mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 353kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 3.419g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 53.64g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 5g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 134mg | 149mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | 2.895g | 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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
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.