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Sweet roll vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sweet roll and Doughnuts

  • Sweet roll is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Doughnuts is 40% higher.
  • Sweet roll contains 16 times more Vitamin A RAE than Doughnuts. Sweet roll contains 62µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Doughnuts contain 4µg.
  • Doughnuts contain less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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.
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
4
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5
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Selenium +68.3%
Contains more Iron +58.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +11%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Sweet roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 60% 13% 33% 10% 40% 17% 30% 40% 93%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Selenium +68.3%
Contains more Iron +58.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +11%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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.
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
5
:
5
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
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%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.99
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
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%
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 +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.3%
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%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.99
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
3
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2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Fats +52%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
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
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 Protein +16.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Fats +52%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet roll 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 Sweet roll Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 45.36g Sweet roll
Protein 6.2g 5.31g Sweet roll
Fats 16.4g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 50.9g 47.06g Sweet roll
Calories 372kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 31.73g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g Sweet roll
Calcium 72mg 40mg Sweet roll
Iron 1.6mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 17mg 17mg
Phosphorus 76mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 111mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 304mg 477mg Sweet roll
Zinc 0.59mg 0.5mg Sweet roll
Copper 0.088mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.3mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 17µg 10.1µg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 214IU 14IU Sweet roll
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 4µg Sweet roll
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.99mg
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.377mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.05mg Sweet roll
Folate 72µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.06µg Sweet roll
Vitamin K 4.4µg 9.8µg 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 66mg 10mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 3.079g 11.105g Sweet roll
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.001g Sweet roll
Monounsaturated Fat 4.797g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 3.915g 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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is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll 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
31%
Sweet roll
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
45%
Doughnuts

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.