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 from 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.
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.
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Phosphorus
+381.5%
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Zinc
+28.2%
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Calcium
+77.5%
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Iron
+13.8%
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Magnesium
+311.8%
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Potassium
+227.6%
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Sodium
-31.4%
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Copper
+116.7%
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Manganese
+105.1%
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Selenium
+61.4%
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Phosphorus
+381.5%
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Zinc
+28.2%
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Calcium
+77.5%
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Iron
+13.8%
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Magnesium
+311.8%
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Potassium
+227.6%
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Sodium
-31.4%
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Copper
+116.7%
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Manganese
+105.1%
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Selenium
+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.
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Vitamin B1
+105.3%
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Vitamin B2
+85.8%
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Vitamin B3
+67.4%
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Folate
+178.8%
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Vitamin A
+242.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+280%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.06
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Vitamin B1
+105.3%
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Vitamin B2
+85.8%
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Vitamin B3
+67.4%
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Folate
+178.8%
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Vitamin A
+242.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+280%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.06
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+36.2%
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Fats
+52%
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Water
+34.5%
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Other
+33%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
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1.88 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
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2.5 g
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Protein
+36.2%
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Fats
+52%
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+34.5%
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+33%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.9%
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Saturated Fat
-62.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.216
Saturated Fat:
11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.915 g
Saturated Fat:
4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.216 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.9%
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Saturated Fat
-62.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.216
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 45.36g | 49.2g | |
Protein | 5.31g | 3.9g | |
Fats | 24.93g | 16.4g | |
Carbs | 47.06g | 49.2g | |
Calories | 434kcal | 356kcal | |
Starch | 25.91g | ||
Sugar | 18.15g | ||
Fiber | 1.7g | ||
Calcium | 40mg | 71mg | |
Iron | 2.53mg | 2.88mg | |
Magnesium | 17mg | 70mg | |
Phosphorus | 260mg | 54mg | |
Potassium | 134mg | 439mg | |
Sodium | 477mg | 327mg | |
Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.39mg | |
Copper | 0.09mg | 0.195mg | |
Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.683mg | |
Selenium | 10.1µg | 16.3µg | |
Vitamin A | 14IU | 48IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 14µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.99mg | ||
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.19mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.162mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 1.738mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.375mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.19mg | |
Folate | 92µg | 33µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.06µg | |
Vitamin K | 9.8µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.047mg | ||
Threonine | 0.124mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.151mg | ||
Leucine | 0.279mg | ||
Lysine | 0.131mg | ||
Methionine | 0.08mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | ||
Valine | 0.173mg | ||
Histidine | 0.087mg | ||
Cholesterol | 10mg | 32mg | |
Saturated Fat | 11.105g | 4.122g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.003g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.544g | 7.124g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 4.216g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | ||
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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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
33%
18%
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 ($)