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Doughnuts vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Doughnuts and Cracker?

  • Doughnuts are higher in Selenium, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin E , and Manganese.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 50% more.
  • Cracker contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 11.105g of Saturated Fat, while Cracker contains 5.562g.

We used Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
5
:
5
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Selenium +50.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +59.3%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 248
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Selenium +50.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +59.3%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +47.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 248
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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.
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
2
:
7
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
Equal in Folate - 92
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
Equal in Folate - 92

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
1
:
4
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Water +563.1%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Equal in Fats - 26.43
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
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
Contains more Water +563.1%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Equal in Fats - 26.43

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
4
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Sucrose +130.5%
Contains more Glucose +42.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +12.5%
Contains more Starch +91.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +130.5%
Contains more Glucose +42.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +12.5%
Contains more Starch +91.8%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Doughnuts Cracker
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 Doughnuts Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 59g Cracker
Protein 5.31g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 24.93g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 47.06g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 434kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 25.91g 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0g 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 18.15g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 1.7g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 40mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.53mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 17mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 260mg 248mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 118mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 726mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.49mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.09mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.333mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 10.1µg 6.7µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 92µg
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg 69.3µg 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 10mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 5.562g Cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 6.553g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g 1.485g Cracker
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
56%
Cracker

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/nutrients
  2. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.