Doughnuts vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between doughnuts and filo?
- Doughnuts are richer in phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin K, and choline, while filo is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Doughnuts' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 48% higher.
- Filo has 25 times less vitamin E than doughnuts. Doughnuts have 1.99mg of vitamin E, while filo has 0.08mg.
- Filo is lower in saturated fat.
- Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index (75) than filo (38).
We used Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Phyllo dough types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +263.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +246.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2387.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +292% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +440.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +315.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +171.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +324.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 1.47g | 44% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 6g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 75mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 23.3µg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 0.923g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 3.149g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.08mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.541mg | 13% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 3.21mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 4.073mg | 7% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 299kcal | 7% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 6.9mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.476mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 2.5µg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 7.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.341mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.302mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 74mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 52.6g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.101mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Folate | 92µg | 88µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | 0.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 483mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.