Doughnuts vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between doughnuts and ice cream
- Doughnuts have more iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, selenium, and manganese; however, ice cream is higher in vitamin B12.
- Doughnuts cover your daily need for iron, 31% more than ice cream.
- Doughnuts have 42 times more manganese than ice cream. While doughnuts have 0.333mg of manganese, ice cream has only 0.008mg.
- Ice cream has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of doughnuts is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 | +21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2711.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +291.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4062.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +461.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.2% |
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 | +563.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +851.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2408.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1740% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2850% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +99.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +193% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +187.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +766.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 0.09mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.041mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 0.452g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 105mg | 22% |
| Folate | 92µg | 5µg | 22% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 11g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 6.79g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 0.116mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 80mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 1.8µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 2.969g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.39µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.008mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 118µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.3mg | 11% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 207kcal | 11% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 44mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 128mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 0.3µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 23.6g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.023mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.581mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.7g | 4% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 3.5g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.15g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| 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 |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.315g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
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.