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Doughnuts vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Doughnuts and Saltine cracker

  • Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , yet Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily Iron needs 65% more than Doughnuts.
  • Doughnuts contain 46 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker. While Doughnuts contain 11.105g of Saturated Fat, Saltine cracker contains only 0.244g.

Food varieties used in this article are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 +130.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Iron +205.1%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +88%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Manganese +91.3%
Contains more Selenium +111.9%
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% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Iron +205.1%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +88%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Manganese +91.3%
Contains more Selenium +111.9%

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 +1558.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
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% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1558.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1458.1%
Contains more Water +512.4%
Contains more Protein +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +74.9%
Contains more Other +17%
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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +1458.1%
Contains more Water +512.4%
Contains more Protein +97.7%
Contains more Carbs +74.9%
Contains more Other +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5916.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +471.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5916.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +471.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Doughnuts Saltine cracker
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 5.31g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 24.93g 1.6g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 434kcal 393kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 1.7g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 40mg 22mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.53mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 17mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 260mg 113mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 115mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 849mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.09mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.333mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 10.1µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.12mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 92µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg 4.9µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 11.105g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 0.142g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 0.685g 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 Saltine 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
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.77g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.861g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.