Doughnuts vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Doughnuts and Dough?
- Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin E, however, Dough is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
- Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 53% more.
- Dough contains 9 times less Vitamin E than Doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 1.99mg of Vitamin E, while Dough contains 0.21mg.
- Dough has less Saturated Fat.
We used Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +847.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +366.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.7% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +930.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.5% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2260.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +357.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +67.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +70.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +585.2% |
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Galactose
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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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| Calories | 434kcal | 272kcal |
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| Protein | 5.31g | 10.75g |
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| Fats | 24.93g | 2.42g |
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| Net carbs | 45.36g | 49.68g |
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| Carbs | 47.06g | 51.88g |
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| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 117mg |
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 3.91mg |
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| Sugar | 18.15g | 4.62g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.152mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.04mg |
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| Starch | 25.91g | 44.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 477mg | 602mg |
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| Vitamin A | 14IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.577mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg | 28.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.427mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 4.817mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.455mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 123µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.005g |
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| Choline | 37.3mg | 8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.105g | 0.529g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.544g | 0.362g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 0.855g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | 0.063g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | 0.788g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough 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.