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Biscuit vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between biscuits and doughnuts

  • Biscuits are richer in calcium and selenium, yet doughnuts are richer in phosphorus, folate, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for doughnuts is 34% higher.
  • Biscuits contain 6 times more calcium than doughnuts. Biscuits contain 235mg of calcium, while doughnuts contain 40mg.
  • Doughnuts contain less sodium.
  • Biscuits have a lower glycemic index than doughnuts.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains more IronIron +14.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +50.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.39mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.301mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.91mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Doughnuts DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.324g 11.105g 31%
Calcium 235mg 40mg 20%
Selenium 19.5µg 10.1µg 17%
Phosphorus 164mg 260mg 14%
Fats 16.3g 24.93g 13%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 13%
Starch 25.91g 11%
Folate 61µg 92µg 8%
Vitamin K 9.8µg 8%
Choline 37.3mg 7%
Iron 2.9mg 2.53mg 5%
Sodium 580mg 477mg 4%
Calories 353kcal 434kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 8.544g 4%
Protein 7g 5.31g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.39mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 3.915g 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 10mg 2%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.333mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.377mg 2%
Carbs 44.6g 47.06g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.06µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.05mg 1%
Copper 0.082mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.301mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.7g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 45.36g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Potassium 121mg 134mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g 18.15g N/A
Zinc 0.54mg 0.5mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.91mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 ProteinProtein +31.8%
Contains more WaterWater +38.8%
Contains more OtherOther +70.2%
Contains more FatsFats +52.9%
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.915g

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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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.