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Doughnuts vs. French rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Doughnuts and French rolls?

  • Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, French rolls are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% more.
  • French rolls contain 7 times less Vitamin E than Doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 1.99mg of Vitamin E , while French rolls contain 0.3mg.
  • French rolls have less Saturated Fat.

We used Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Rolls, french 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +209.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Calcium +127.5%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%
Contains more Selenium +176.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.71
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 28% 102% 15% 36% 11% 75% 25% 45% 73% 153%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Calcium +127.5%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%
Contains more Selenium +176.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.71

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 +563.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +22.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
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% 6% 0% 0% 131% 70% 82% 28% 9% 85% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +563.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +22.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +479.8%
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Water +67.1%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
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
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Fats +479.8%
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Water +67.1%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +369.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.834 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +369.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Doughnuts French rolls
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 French rolls Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 47g French rolls
Protein 5.31g 8.6g French rolls
Fats 24.93g 4.3g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 50.2g French rolls
Calories 434kcal 277kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g 0.31g French rolls
Fiber 1.7g 3.2g French rolls
Calcium 40mg 91mg French rolls
Iron 2.53mg 2.71mg French rolls
Magnesium 17mg 20mg French rolls
Phosphorus 260mg 84mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 114mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 574mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.9mg French rolls
Copper 0.09mg 0.135mg French rolls
Manganese 0.333mg 0.559mg French rolls
Selenium 10.1µg 27.9µg French rolls
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.3mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.523mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.3mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 4.352mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.452mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.039mg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg 113µg French rolls
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg 1.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.099mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg French rolls
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 11.105g 0.962g French rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 1.961g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 0.834g 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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Doughnuts French rolls
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
34%
French rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
56%
French rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.84g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.