Doughnuts vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Doughnuts and Yellow cake different?
- Doughnuts are richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Copper.
- Doughnuts covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 29% more than Yellow cake.
- Doughnuts contain 4 times more Folate than Yellow cake. Doughnuts contain 92µg of Folate, while Yellow cake contains 22µg.
- Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat.
Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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 CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +807% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +263.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +318.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +114.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +126.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +156.1% |
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:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.6% |
~equal in
Water
~22.38g
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
5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +18.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.8% |
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:
8.55 g
Sucrose:
36.51 g
Glucose:
1.29 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0.59 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +203% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +57.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +157.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +127.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +92.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
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 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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| Calories | 434kcal | 379kcal |
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| Protein | 5.31g | 3.16g |
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| Fats | 24.93g | 17.75g |
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| Net carbs | 45.36g | 53.86g |
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| Carbs | 47.06g | 55.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 10mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 187mg |
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.03mg |
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| Sugar | 18.15g | 39.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.159mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.42mg |
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| Starch | 25.91g | 8.55g |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 477mg | 310mg |
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| Vitamin A | 14IU | 26IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.222mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg | 5.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 25.1µg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 22µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.313g |
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| Choline | 37.3mg | 17.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.105g | 5.793g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.544g | 7.214g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 4.728g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.62g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | 0.474g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | 3.999g |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.07g)
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 ($)