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Muffin vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Muffin and Doughnuts

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline, however, Doughnuts has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
  • Muffin has 4 times more Vitamin K than Doughnuts. Muffin has 39.2µg of Vitamin K, while Doughnuts have 9.8µg.
  • Doughnuts are lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
7
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Manganese +34.8%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.1%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +23.2%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Manganese +34.8%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.1%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +23.2%
Equal in Calcium - 40

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.
Muffin
Muffin
6
:
6
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +91.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Fats +55.1%
Contains more Other +27%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
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
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Fats +55.1%
Contains more Other +27%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.2%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Sucrose +74.8%
Contains more Glucose +83.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +58.9%
Contains more Lactose +72.2%
Contains more Maltose +14.9%
Muffin
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Doughnuts
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +74.8%
Contains more Glucose +83.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +58.9%
Contains more Lactose +72.2%
Contains more Maltose +14.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Doughnuts
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 Muffin Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 45.36g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 16.07g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 53g 47.06g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 16.31g 25.91g Doughnuts
Fructose 1.21g 0g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 44mg 40mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 10mg 17mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 146mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 121mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 336mg 477mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.06mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.449mg 0.333mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 73IU 14IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 4µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.377mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Folate 48µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.06µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 9.8µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 10mg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 0.2g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 2.844g 11.105g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 3.915g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 3.573g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.017g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.239g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Doughnuts
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
28%
Muffin
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.