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Doughnuts vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Doughnuts and Graham cracker

  • Doughnuts have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Graham cracker have more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 47% higher.
  • Graham cracker contains 2 times less Selenium than Doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 10.1µg of Selenium, while Graham cracker contains 6.3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Graham cracker is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more IronIron +49.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206%
~equal in Sodium ~459mg

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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +532.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.317mg
~equal in Folate ~91µg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +135.2%
Contains more WaterWater +514.2%
Contains more OtherOther +13.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +240.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +79.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +42.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +55.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 434kcal 430kcal Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 24.93g 10.6g Doughnuts
Net carbs 45.36g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 47.06g 77.66g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 17mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 40mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 134mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.53mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 18.15g 24.85g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.7g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.09mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.5mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 25.91g 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 260mg 185mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 459mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 14IU 2IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.51mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 10.1µg 6.3µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.265mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 92µg 91µg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg 5.9mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 2.509g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 5.388g Graham cracker
Fructose 0g 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.004g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.7g)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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