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Doughnuts vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Doughnuts and Cheese sandwich

  • Doughnuts contain less Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Copper than Cheese sandwich.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cheese sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 less Sodium -43.1%
Contains more Calcium +410%
Contains more Magnesium +217.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +128.4%
Contains more Zinc +74%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +225.2%
Contains more Selenium +140.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -43.1%
Contains more Calcium +410%
Contains more Magnesium +217.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +128.4%
Contains more Zinc +74%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +225.2%
Contains more Selenium +140.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.62

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.
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Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.358
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.185
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.358
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.185

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +550.6%
Contains more Protein +84.6%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Equal in Fats - 25
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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +550.6%
Contains more Protein +84.6%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Equal in Fats - 25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.1%
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Doughnuts Cheese sandwich
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 5.31g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 24.93g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 47.06g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 434kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1.7g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 40mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.53mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 17mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 260mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 134mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 477mg 839mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.09mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.333mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 10.1µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 14IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.358mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 92µg 64µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 10mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 11.105g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
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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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Cheese sandwich
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
33%
Doughnuts
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.976g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich 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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.