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Pineapple cake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pineapple cake and Doughnuts?

  • Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin A, however, Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12718% more.
  • Doughnuts contain 16 times less Vitamin A than Pineapple cake. Pineapple cake contains 62µg of Vitamin A, while Doughnuts contain 4µg.
  • Pineapple cake has less Sodium.

We used Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.6%
Contains more IronIron +70.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.333mg
~equal in Selenium ~10.1µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1707.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +253.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +55.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.7%
Contains more FatsFats +106%
Contains more OtherOther +17.5%
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple cake Doughnuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 319kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 3.5g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 12.1g 24.93g Doughnuts
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 49.7g 45.36g Pineapple cake
Carbs 50.5g 47.06g Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 22mg 10mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 13mg 17mg Doughnuts
Calcium 120mg 40mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 112mg 134mg Doughnuts
Iron 1.48mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 1.7g Doughnuts
Copper 0.087mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.31mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 82mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 319mg 477mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 14IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 62µg 4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.35mg 0.333mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.39mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.06µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 26µg 92µg Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 2.915g 11.105g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 3.915g Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.043mg Pineapple cake
Threonine 0.117mg Pineapple cake
Isoleucine 0.147mg Pineapple cake
Leucine 0.264mg Pineapple cake
Lysine 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.074mg Pineapple cake
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Pineapple cake
Valine 0.167mg Pineapple cake
Histidine 0.081mg Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake Doughnuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
2952%
Pineapple cake
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.