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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.915g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)