Doughnuts vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Doughnuts and Shortcake
- Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Shortcake is richer in Calcium, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Doughnuts is 37% higher.
- Doughnuts contain 2 times more Phosphorus than Shortcake. Doughnuts contain 260mg of Phosphorus, while Shortcake contains 143mg.
- Shortcake contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +412.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.3% |
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 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +414.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~48.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +41.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.632g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 434kcal | 346kcal |
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| Protein | 5.31g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 24.93g | 14.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 45.36g | 48.5g |
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| Carbs | 47.06g | 48.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 205mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.54mg |
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| Sugar | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.48mg |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 143mg |
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| Sodium | 477mg | 506mg |
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| Vitamin A | 14IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 53µg |
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| Choline | 37.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.105g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.544g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 3.632g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
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 ($)
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.