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Pound cake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pound cake and doughnuts different?

  • Pound cake is richer in vitamin B12, while doughnuts are higher in vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, folate, manganese, selenium, and vitamin E.
  • Doughnuts cover your daily need for saturated fat, 31% more than pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 7 times more cholesterol than doughnuts. Pound cake contains 66mg of cholesterol, while doughnuts contain 10mg.
  • Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index (75) than pound cake (54).

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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 +17.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more IronIron +70.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +202.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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% 1.3% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +476.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +119%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 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 CarbsCarbs +14%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more FatsFats +78.6%
Contains more OtherOther +22.9%
~equal in Protein ~5.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 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 -56.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +182.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
59% 36% 2%
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +91.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +11.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +36.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +49.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +63.6%
~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.
Pound cake Doughnuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Doughnuts DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.811g 11.105g 29%
Cholesterol 66mg 10mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.39mg 18%
Phosphorus 140mg 260mg 17%
Fats 13.96g 24.93g 17%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 3.02g 8.544g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.06µg 13%
Folate 42µg 92µg 13%
Iron 1.48mg 2.53mg 13%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.333mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 10.1µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.99mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 2.91mg 8%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 9.8µg 7%
Vitamin A 70µg 4µg 7%
Choline 65.6mg 37.3mg 5%
Copper 0.042mg 0.09mg 5%
Sodium 377mg 477mg 4%
Starch 17.36g 25.91g 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 0.6g 1.7g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.301mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU 4%
Calories 353kcal 434kcal 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 3.915g 3%
Magnesium 8mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.377mg 2%
Carbs 53.64g 47.06g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.05mg 1%
Protein 5g 5.31g 1%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 47mg 40mg 1%
Net carbs 53.04g 45.36g N/A
Potassium 149mg 134mg 0%
Sugar 33.36g 18.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.239g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 3.573g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound 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
26%
Pound cake
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.

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