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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35%
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%

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
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 AVitamin A +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +156.1%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 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 +17.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68%
Contains more FatsFats +40.5%
Contains more OtherOther +39.3%
~equal in Water ~20.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 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 -47.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 76% 3%
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
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 +127.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +92.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +203%
Contains more LactoseLactose +57.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +157.1%
~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.
Yellow 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 379kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 3.16g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 17.75g 24.93g Doughnuts
Net carbs 53.86g 45.36g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 47.06g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 10mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Yellow cake
Calcium 32mg 40mg Doughnuts
Potassium 187mg 134mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.03mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Sugar 39.22g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g Doughnuts
Copper 0.159mg 0.09mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Starch 8.55g 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 138mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 310mg 477mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 26IU 14IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 7µg 4µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 1.99mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 5.9µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 25.1µg 9.8µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg 92µg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 1.313g Doughnuts
Choline 17.4mg 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 5.793g 11.105g Yellow cake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 3.915g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.239g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0.017g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g 3.573g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.07g)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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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