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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +152.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains more IronIron +90.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +190%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +176%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +149.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 0% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2387.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +48.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +155.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +151.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53%
Contains more OtherOther +52.1%
Contains more FatsFats +370.4%
Contains more WaterWater +219.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 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 -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +735.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch +130.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +171.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +255.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread crumbs Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 395kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 13.35g 5.31g Bread crumbs
Fats 5.3g 24.93g Doughnuts
Net carbs 67.48g 45.36g Bread crumbs
Carbs 71.98g 47.06g Bread crumbs
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Bread crumbs
Magnesium 43mg 17mg Bread crumbs
Calcium 183mg 40mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 196mg 134mg Bread crumbs
Iron 4.83mg 2.53mg Bread crumbs
Sugar 6.2g 18.15g Bread crumbs
Fiber 4.5g 1.7g Bread crumbs
Copper 0.255mg 0.09mg Bread crumbs
Zinc 1.45mg 0.5mg Bread crumbs
Starch 59.66g 25.91g Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 165mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 732mg 477mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.919mg 0.333mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 25.2µg 10.1µg Bread crumbs
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
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.06µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 6.6µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 107µg 92µg Bread crumbs
Choline 14.6mg 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 1.203g 11.105g Bread crumbs
Monounsaturated Fat 1.023g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 3.915g 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
Fructose 2.46g 0g Bread crumbs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread crumbs Doughnuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
52%
Bread crumbs
32%
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 Cholesterol?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.95g)
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 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. 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.

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