Cake vs Donut

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles

Both foods have similar nutritional profiles with each winning in different categories. Your choice should depend on your specific dietary goals and preferences. Cake has 387 calories while Donut has 452 calories per 100g.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Cake

387 kcal

More Protein

Cake

3g

More Fiber

Donut

1.4g

Less Sugar

Donut

21g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Cake
387
Donut
452
Proteinper 100g
Cake
3g
Donut
3g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Cake
47g
Donut
51g
Fatper 100g
Cake
20g
Donut
25g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCakeDonutDifference
Calories387kcal452kcal-65.0kcal
Protein3g3g0.0g
Carbohydrates47g51g-4.0g
Fat20g25g-5.0g
Fiber0.6g1.4g-0.8g
Sugar38g21g+17.0g
Sodium356mg386mg-30.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Cake

Per 100g:387 calories
Per cup (150g):581 calories
Per serving (85g):329 calories

Donut

Per 100g:452 calories
Per cup (150g):678 calories
Per serving (85g):384 calories

Diet Compatibility

Cake

VeganVegetarian

Donut

VeganVegetarian

When to Choose Cake

  • Lower in calories (387 vs 452)
  • Higher in protein (3g vs 3g)
  • Lower in carbs (47g vs 51g)
  • Lower sodium (356mg vs 386mg)

Common Uses

TreatsCelebrationsComfort foodSocial occasions
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When to Choose Donut

  • More fiber (1.4g vs 0.6g)
  • Less sugar (21g vs 38g)

Common Uses

TreatsCelebrationsComfort foodSocial occasions
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