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Doughnuts vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Doughnuts and Focaccia

  • Doughnuts have more Phosphorus, and Choline, while Focaccia have more Folate, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% higher.
  • Focaccia contains 13 times less Choline than Doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 37.3mg of Choline, while Focaccia contains 2.9mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Focaccia is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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
4
:
6
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Contains more Iron +24.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +166%
Contains more Selenium +57.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Equal in Manganese - 0.364
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Focaccia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Contains more Iron +24.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +166%
Contains more Selenium +57.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Equal in Manganese - 0.364

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
:
5
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
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%
Focaccia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
3
:
2
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Fats +216%
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Other +16.8%
Contains more Protein +65.2%
Contains more Water +120.5%
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
Focaccia
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +216%
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Other +16.8%
Contains more Protein +65.2%
Contains more Water +120.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
2
:
1
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Focaccia
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 34.02g Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 24.93g 7.89g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 35.82g Doughnuts
Calories 434kcal 249kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g 1.75g Focaccia
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 40mg 35mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.53mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 17mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 260mg 128mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 114mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 561mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.09mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.333mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 10.1µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 14IU 2IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.42mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.301mg
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 92µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg 5.7µg Doughnuts
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 11.105g 0.877g Focaccia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 5.67g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 0.994g 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 Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.