Doughnuts vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between doughnuts and white cake
- The amount of phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and choline in doughnuts is higher than in white cake.
- Doughnuts cover your daily saturated fat needs 36% more than white cake.
- White cake has 17 times less vitamin E than doughnuts. Doughnuts have 1.99mg of vitamin E, while white cake has 0.12mg.
- White cake contains less saturated fat.
- Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of doughnuts is 75, while the glycemic index of white cake is 42.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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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 | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +271.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.5% |
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 | +1558.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +204.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +139% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +196.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +521.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.3% |
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Water
~20.7g
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
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 3.897g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 70mg | 27% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 10.3g | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.128mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.16mg | 17% |
| Folate | 92µg | 31µg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 2.162g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 3.692g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 1.063mg | 12% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.189mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 284mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 4.1µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 63.2g | 5% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.167mg | 4% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 356kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.277mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 4.4g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 10.7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.15g | 57.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.06µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.24g)
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 ($)