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Doughnuts vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Doughnuts and Focaccia

  • Doughnuts have more Phosphorus, and Choline, while Focaccia have more Folate, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% higher.
  • Focaccia contains 13 times less Choline than Doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 37.3mg of Choline, while Focaccia contains 2.9mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Focaccia is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +24.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +166%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.364mg

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% 0.12% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +1186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.301mg

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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +216%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.2%
Contains more WaterWater +120.5%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Focaccia Opinion
Calories 434kcal 249kcal Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 24.93g 7.89g Doughnuts
Net carbs 45.36g 34.02g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 35.82g Doughnuts
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Focaccia
Magnesium 17mg 20mg Focaccia
Calcium 40mg 35mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 114mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.53mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Sugar 18.15g 1.75g Focaccia
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Focaccia
Copper 0.09mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Zinc 0.5mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg 128mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 561mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 14IU 2IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.42mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 10.1µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.301mg
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg 5.7µg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg 138µg Focaccia
Choline 37.3mg 2.9mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 0.877g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 5.67g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 0.994g Doughnuts
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 Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.