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Bread crumbs vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bread crumbs and Doughnuts?

  • Bread crumbs are higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Calcium, however, Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin E .
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% more.
  • Doughnuts contain 5 times less Calcium than Bread crumbs. Bread crumbs contain 183mg of Calcium, while Doughnuts contain 40mg.
  • Bread crumbs have less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types in this article.

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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.
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
8
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Calcium +357.5%
Contains more Iron +90.9%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains more Zinc +190%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +176%
Contains more Selenium +149.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Bread crumbs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 182% 31% 71% 18% 96% 40% 85% 120% 138%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +357.5%
Contains more Iron +90.9%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains more Zinc +190%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Manganese +176%
Contains more Selenium +149.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%

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.
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
7
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142%
Contains more Folate +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2387.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.5%
Bread crumbs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 242% 93% 125% 34% 28% 81% 44% 17%
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 B1 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142%
Contains more Folate +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2387.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
3
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Protein +151.4%
Contains more Carbs +53%
Contains more Other +52.1%
Contains more Fats +370.4%
Contains more Water +219.8%
Bread crumbs
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 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 +151.4%
Contains more Carbs +53%
Contains more Other +52.1%
Contains more Fats +370.4%
Contains more Water +219.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
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2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +735.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%
Bread crumbs
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +735.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
4
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Starch +130.3%
Contains more Glucose +171.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +255.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Bread crumbs
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 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 Starch +130.3%
Contains more Glucose +171.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +255.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bread crumbs Doughnuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread crumbs Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 67.48g 45.36g Bread crumbs
Protein 13.35g 5.31g Bread crumbs
Fats 5.3g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 71.98g 47.06g Bread crumbs
Calories 395kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 59.66g 25.91g Bread crumbs
Fructose 2.46g 0g Bread crumbs
Sugar 6.2g 18.15g Bread crumbs
Fiber 4.5g 1.7g Bread crumbs
Calcium 183mg 40mg Bread crumbs
Iron 4.83mg 2.53mg Bread crumbs
Magnesium 43mg 17mg Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 165mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 196mg 134mg Bread crumbs
Sodium 732mg 477mg Doughnuts
Zinc 1.45mg 0.5mg Bread crumbs
Copper 0.255mg 0.09mg Bread crumbs
Manganese 0.919mg 0.333mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 25.2µg 10.1µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.967mg 0.39mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.301mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 6.634mg 2.91mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.552mg 0.377mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.05mg Bread crumbs
Folate 107µg 92µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.06µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 6.6µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Bread crumbs
Saturated Fat 1.203g 11.105g Bread crumbs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 1.023g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bread crumbs 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
55%
Bread crumbs
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
83%
Bread crumbs
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.