Yellow cake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yellow cake and Doughnuts different?

Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Copper, while Doughnuts are higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
Doughnuts covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 29% more than Yellow cake.
Yellow cake contains 3 times more Vitamin K than Doughnuts. Yellow cake contains 25.1µg of Vitamin K, while Doughnuts contain 9.8µg.
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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.

Yellow cake

Doughnuts

Contains more Magnesium +17.6%

Contains more Potassium +39.6%

Contains less Sodium -35%

Contains more Copper +76.7%

Contains more Calcium +25%

Contains more Iron +24.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +88.4%

Contains more Zinc +19%

Contains more Manganese +50%

Contains more Selenium +71.2%

Yellow cake

Doughnuts

Contains more Magnesium +17.6%

Contains more Potassium +39.6%

Contains less Sodium -35%

Contains more Copper +76.7%

Contains more Calcium +25%

Contains more Iron +24.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +88.4%

Contains more Zinc +19%

Contains more Manganese +50%

Contains more Selenium +71.2%

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.

Yellow cake

Doughnuts

Contains more Vitamin A +85.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +126.1%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +156.1%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +807%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Contains more Folate +318.2%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Yellow cake

Doughnuts

Contains more Vitamin A +85.7%

Contains more Vitamin E +126.1%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +156.1%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +807%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Contains more Folate +318.2%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Yellow cake

Doughnuts

Contains more Carbs +17.6%

Contains more Protein +68%

Contains more Fats +40.5%

Contains more Other +39.3%

Equal in Water - 20.82

Yellow cake

Protein: 3.16 g

Fats: 17.75 g

Carbs: 55.36 g

Water: 22.38 g

Other: 1.35 g

Doughnuts

Protein: 5.31 g

Fats: 24.93 g

Carbs: 47.06 g

Water: 20.82 g

Other: 1.88 g

Contains more Carbs +17.6%

Contains more Protein +68%

Contains more Fats +40.5%

Contains more Other +39.3%

Equal in Water - 20.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Yellow cake

Doughnuts

Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%

Yellow cake

Saturated Fat: 5.793 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g

Doughnuts

Saturated Fat: 11.105 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Yellow cake

Doughnuts

Contains more Sucrose +127.9%

Contains more Glucose +92.5%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Starch +203%

Contains more Lactose +57.6%

Contains more Maltose +157.1%

Yellow cake

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

Doughnuts

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 Sucrose +127.9%

Contains more Glucose +92.5%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Starch +203%

Contains more Lactose +57.6%

Contains more Maltose +157.1%

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 Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Cholesterol
Rich in minerals
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	53.86g	45.36g
Protein	3.16g	5.31g
Fats	17.75g	24.93g
Carbs	55.36g	47.06g
Calories	379kcal	434kcal
Starch	8.55g	25.91g
Fructose	0.62g	0g
Sugar	39.22g	18.15g
Fiber	1.5g	1.7g
Calcium	32mg	40mg
Iron	2.03mg	2.53mg
Magnesium	20mg	17mg
Phosphorus	138mg	260mg
Potassium	187mg	134mg
Sodium	310mg	477mg
Zinc	0.42mg	0.5mg
Copper	0.159mg	0.09mg
Manganese	0.222mg	0.333mg
Selenium	5.9µg	10.1µg
Vitamin A	26IU	14IU
Vitamin A RAE	7µg	4µg
Vitamin E	4.5mg	1.99mg
Vitamin D	6IU	0IU
Vitamin D	0.2µg	0µg
Vitamin B1	0.043mg	0.39mg
Vitamin B2	0.093mg	0.301mg
Vitamin B3	0.8mg	2.91mg
Vitamin B5	0.165mg	0.377mg
Vitamin B6	0mg	0.05mg
Folate	22µg	92µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.06µg
Vitamin K	25.1µg	9.8µg
Cholesterol	16mg	10mg
Trans Fat	1.313g
Saturated Fat	5.793g	11.105g
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat	7.214g	8.544g
Polyunsaturated fat	4.728g	3.915g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.004g	0.006g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	3.999g	3.573g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.026g	0.017g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.474g	0.239g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0g	0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.001g	0g

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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

19%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

34%

45%

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 Sugar?

Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.07g)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Yellow cake vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

How are Yellow cake and Doughnuts different?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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