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Italian bread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Italian bread and Doughnuts

  • Italian bread has more Selenium, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, while Doughnuts has more Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% higher.
  • Doughnuts contain 3 times less Selenium than Italian bread. Italian bread contains 27.2µg of Selenium, while Doughnuts contain 10.1µg.

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

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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 +95%
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +39.3%
Contains more Selenium +169.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +95%
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Copper +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +39.3%
Contains more Selenium +169.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +586.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +716.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +586.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +716.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.7%
Contains more Water +71.5%
Contains more Fats +612.3%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Equal in Other - 1.88
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
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
Contains more Protein +65.7%
Contains more Water +71.5%
Contains more Fats +612.3%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Equal in Other - 1.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +952.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.7%
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +952.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian bread Doughnuts
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 Italian bread Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 46.9g 45.36g Italian bread
Protein 8.8g 5.31g Italian bread
Fats 3.5g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 50.1g 47.06g Italian bread
Calories 271kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 3.17g 18.15g Italian bread
Fiber 3.2g 1.7g Italian bread
Calcium 78mg 40mg Italian bread
Iron 2.94mg 2.53mg Italian bread
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 103mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 110mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 550mg 477mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.86mg 0.5mg Italian bread
Copper 0.191mg 0.09mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.464mg 0.333mg Italian bread
Selenium 27.2µg 10.1µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 1IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.39mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 2.91mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.377mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Folate 191µg 92µg Italian bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 1.2µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.188mg Italian bread
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 0g 11.105g Italian bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 3.915g 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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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
38%
Italian bread
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/nutrients
  2. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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