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Doughnuts vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Doughnuts and Bread sticks different?

  • Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, while Bread sticks are higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily need of Selenium 50% more than Doughnuts.
  • Doughnuts contain 8 times more Saturated Fat than Bread sticks. Doughnuts contain 11.105g of Saturated Fat, while Bread sticks contain 1.41g.

Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Bread sticks, plain 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.
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.1%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +108.9%
Contains more Manganese +67.3%
Contains more Selenium +271.3%
Equal in Potassium - 124
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.1%
Contains more Iron +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +108.9%
Contains more Manganese +67.3%
Contains more Selenium +271.3%
Equal in Potassium - 124

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +97%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Folate +76.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +97%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Folate +76.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +162.4%
Contains more Water +241.3%
Contains more Protein +126%
Contains more Carbs +45.3%
Contains more Other +112.8%
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
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +162.4%
Contains more Water +241.3%
Contains more Protein +126%
Contains more Carbs +45.3%
Contains more Other +112.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.628
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.628

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 65.4g Bread sticks
Protein 5.31g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 24.93g 9.5g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 68.4g Bread sticks
Calories 434kcal 412kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 1.7g 3g Bread sticks
Calcium 40mg 22mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.53mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 17mg 32mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 260mg 121mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 124mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 713mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.88mg Bread sticks
Copper 0.09mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.333mg 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 10.1µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.01mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.073mg Bread sticks
Folate 92µg 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg 2.2µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 11.105g 1.41g Bread sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 3.568g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 3.628g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Bread sticks
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
33%
Doughnuts
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.89g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.695g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks 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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/nutrients
  2. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.