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Doughnuts vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Doughnuts and Dough?

  • Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , however, Dough is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 53% more.
  • Dough contains 9 times less Vitamin E than Doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 1.99mg of Vitamin E , while Dough contains 0.21mg.
  • Dough has less Saturated Fat.

We used Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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
3
:
7
Dough
Dough
Contains more Phosphorus +147.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +54.5%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +108%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Contains more Manganese +73.3%
Contains more Selenium +183.2%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +54.5%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +108%
Contains more Copper +68.9%
Contains more Manganese +73.3%
Contains more Selenium +183.2%

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.
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
4
:
6
Dough
Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +847.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Folate +33.7%
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%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +847.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Folate +33.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
1
:
4
Dough
Dough
Contains more Fats +930.2%
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Water +58.5%
Equal in Other - 1.95
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
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +930.2%
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Water +58.5%
Equal in Other - 1.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
2
:
1
Dough
Dough
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2260.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2260.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
3
:
3
Dough
Dough
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +67.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +70.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +585.2%
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
Dough
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +67.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +70.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +585.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Doughnuts Dough
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 Dough Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 49.68g Dough
Protein 5.31g 10.75g Dough
Fats 24.93g 2.42g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 51.88g Dough
Calories 434kcal 272kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0g 0.51g Dough
Sugar 18.15g 4.62g Dough
Fiber 1.7g 2.2g Dough
Calcium 40mg 52mg Dough
Iron 2.53mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 17mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 260mg 105mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 117mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 602mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.09mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.333mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 10.1µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 14IU 1IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.21mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 92µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg 0.7µg Doughnuts
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 0.529g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 0.362g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 0.855g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g 0.788g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g 0.063g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.53g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough 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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.