Fruitcake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are fruitcake and doughnuts different?
- Fruitcake is richer in fiber, while doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
- Doughnuts cover your daily need for saturated fat, 50% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake contains 2 times more fiber than doughnuts. Fruitcake contains 3.7g of fiber, while doughnuts contain 1.7g.
- Fruitcake is lower in sodium.
- Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index (75) than fruitcake (53).
Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types were used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +14.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +405% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +553.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +360% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +319.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +174% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 11.105g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 260mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.39mg | 28% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 24.93g | 24% |
| Folate | 20µg | 92µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.301mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 477mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 10.1µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 2.91mg | 13% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 8.544g | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 9.8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 1.99mg | 7% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 434kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 2.53mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.333mg | 5% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 37.3mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 47.06g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 5.31g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 3.915g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.377mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.06µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
9%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.27g)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)