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Doughnuts vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Doughnuts and Sweet roll

  • Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Sweet roll is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Doughnuts is 40% higher.
  • Doughnuts contain 3 times more Phosphorus than Sweet roll. Doughnuts contain 260mg of Phosphorus, while Sweet roll contains 76mg.
  • Sweet roll contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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
:
4
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Iron +58.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +11%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Selenium +68.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Copper - 0.088
Equal in Manganese - 0.3
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Sweet roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 60% 13% 33% 10% 40% 17% 30% 40% 93%
Contains more Iron +58.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +11%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Selenium +68.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Copper - 0.088
Equal in Manganese - 0.3

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
5
:
5
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.99
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.406
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%
Sweet roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 40% 0% 7% 81% 62% 45% 25% 25% 54% 18% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.99
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.406

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
2
:
3
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Fats +52%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Equal in Carbs - 50.9
Equal in Other - 1.7
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
Sweet roll
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Fats +52%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Equal in Carbs - 50.9
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
1
:
2
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.9%
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Sweet roll
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.473 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Sweet roll Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 48.5g Sweet roll
Protein 5.31g 6.2g Sweet roll
Fats 24.93g 16.4g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 50.9g Sweet roll
Calories 434kcal 372kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g 31.73g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.7g 2.4g Sweet roll
Calcium 40mg 72mg Sweet roll
Iron 2.53mg 1.6mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 17mg 17mg
Phosphorus 260mg 76mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 111mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 304mg Sweet roll
Zinc 0.5mg 0.59mg Sweet roll
Copper 0.09mg 0.088mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 0.3mg Doughnuts
Selenium 10.1µg 17µg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 14IU 214IU Sweet roll
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 62µg Sweet roll
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.99mg
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.324mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.265mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 2.384mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.406mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.107mg Sweet roll
Folate 92µg 72µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.14µg Sweet roll
Vitamin K 9.8µg 4.4µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.074mg Sweet roll
Threonine 0.211mg Sweet roll
Isoleucine 0.259mg Sweet roll
Leucine 0.458mg Sweet roll
Lysine 0.243mg Sweet roll
Methionine 0.117mg Sweet roll
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Sweet roll
Valine 0.291mg Sweet roll
Histidine 0.145mg Sweet roll
Cholesterol 10mg 66mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 3.079g Sweet roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Sweet roll
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 4.797g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 7.473g Sweet roll
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts 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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.