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Cracker vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cracker and Doughnuts?

  • Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin E , and Manganese, however, Doughnuts are richer in Selenium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 50% more.
  • Doughnuts contain 3 times less Calcium than Cracker. Cracker contains 120mg of Calcium, while Doughnuts contain 40mg.
  • Doughnuts have less Sodium.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Cracker
Cracker
5
:
5
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +59.3%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Selenium +50.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 260
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +59.3%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Selenium +50.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 260
Equal in Zinc - 0.5

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.
Cracker
Cracker
7
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin E +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Vitamin K +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
Equal in Folate - 92
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Vitamin K +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
Equal in Folate - 92

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
4
:
1
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Contains more Water +563.1%
Equal in Fats - 24.93
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Doughnuts
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 Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Contains more Water +563.1%
Equal in Fats - 24.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
1
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.4%
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
4
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Starch +91.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +130.5%
Contains more Glucose +42.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +12.5%
Cracker
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Doughnuts
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 Starch +91.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +130.5%
Contains more Glucose +42.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +12.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 59g 45.36g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 5.31g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 24.93g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 47.06g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 434kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 25.91g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 0g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 18.15g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 1.7g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 40mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.53mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 118mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 726mg 477mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.49mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.104mg 0.09mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.333mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 3.03mg 1.99mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.39mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.301mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.91mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.377mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.05mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 92µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 69.3µg 9.8µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 5.562g 11.105g Cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 3.915g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.006g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 3.573g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.017g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.239g Cracker
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Doughnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Cracker
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.