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Doughnuts vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Doughnuts and Bread crumbs?

  • Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin E, however, Bread crumbs are richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% more.
  • Bread crumbs contain 25 times less Vitamin E than Doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 1.99mg of Vitamin E, while Bread crumbs contain 0.08mg.
  • Bread crumbs have less Saturated Fat.

We used Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain 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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
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%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
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%

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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2387.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +48.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +155.5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +735.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +130.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +171.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +255.6%
~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.
Doughnuts Bread crumbs
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 Doughnuts Bread crumbs Opinion
Calories 434kcal 395kcal Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 24.93g 5.3g Doughnuts
Net carbs 45.36g 67.48g Bread crumbs
Carbs 47.06g 71.98g Bread crumbs
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Bread crumbs
Magnesium 17mg 43mg Bread crumbs
Calcium 40mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 134mg 196mg Bread crumbs
Iron 2.53mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Sugar 18.15g 6.2g Bread crumbs
Fiber 1.7g 4.5g Bread crumbs
Copper 0.09mg 0.255mg Bread crumbs
Zinc 0.5mg 1.45mg Bread crumbs
Starch 25.91g 59.66g Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 260mg 165mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 732mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.08mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 0.919mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 10.1µg 25.2µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.403mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.121mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 9.8µg 6.6µg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg 107µg Bread crumbs
Choline 37.3mg 14.6mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 1.203g Bread crumbs
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 1.023g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 2.06g 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 0g 2.46g Bread crumbs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g 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
Doughnuts Bread crumbs
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
32%
Doughnuts
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
83%
Bread crumbs

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/nutrients
  2. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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