Doughnuts vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between doughnuts and gingerbread
- Doughnuts are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2, yet gingerbread is richer in manganese, magnesium, copper, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for doughnuts is 35% higher.
- Doughnuts contain 5 times more phosphorus than gingerbread. Doughnuts contain 260mg of phosphorus, while gingerbread contains 54mg.
- Gingerbread contains less saturated fat.
- Doughnuts have a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.
Food types used in this article are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 ZincZinc | +28.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +381.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +311.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +227.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +178.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
~equal in
Carbs
~49.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.216g
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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| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 4.122g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 54mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.19mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.683mg | 15% |
| Folate | 92µg | 33µg | 15% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 16.4g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.195mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.162mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 16.3µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.19mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Potassium | 134mg | 439mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 327mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 1.738mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 7.124g | 4% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 356kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.88mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 3.9g | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 4.216g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 49.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.06µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.003g | 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 |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.983g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Doughnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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 ($)