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Doughnuts vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Doughnuts and English muffin?

  • The amount of Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat in Doughnuts are higher than in English muffin.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% more.
  • English muffin contains 28 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 8.544g of Monounsaturated Fat, while English muffin contains 0.302g.
  • English muffin has less Saturated Fat.

We used Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more IronIron +184.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
~equal in Potassium ~131mg
~equal in Sodium ~464mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.357mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +1285%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45%
Contains more WaterWater +102.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%
~equal in Carbs ~46g

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2729.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts English muffin Opinion
Calories 434kcal 235kcal Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 24.93g 1.8g Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Net carbs 45.36g 43.3g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 46g Doughnuts
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg English muffin
Magnesium 17mg 21mg English muffin
Calcium 40mg 52mg English muffin
Potassium 134mg 131mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.53mg 0.89mg Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g English muffin
Fiber 1.7g 2.7g English muffin
Copper 0.09mg 0.129mg English muffin
Zinc 0.5mg 0.7mg English muffin
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg 133mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 464mg English muffin
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.181mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.154mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 1.566mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.043mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.04µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg 37µg Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 0.302g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 0.888g Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 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
Doughnuts English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.846g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.