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Doughnuts vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Doughnuts and Muffin

  • Doughnuts have more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Muffin have more Vitamin K, and Choline.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
  • Doughnuts have 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Muffin. Doughnuts have 0.39mg of Vitamin B1, while Muffin has 0.168mg.
  • Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
7
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.1%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Manganese +34.8%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Potassium - 121
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.1%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Manganese +34.8%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Potassium - 121

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.
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
6
:
6
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin E +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Fats +55.1%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Doughnuts
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
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Fats +55.1%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +19.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107%
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
3
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Starch +58.9%
Contains more Lactose +72.2%
Contains more Maltose +14.9%
Contains more Sucrose +74.8%
Contains more Glucose +83.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Doughnuts
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
Muffin
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +58.9%
Contains more Lactose +72.2%
Contains more Maltose +14.9%
Contains more Sucrose +74.8%
Contains more Glucose +83.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 5.31g 4.49g Doughnuts
Fats 24.93g 16.07g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 53g Muffin
Calories 434kcal 375kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g 16.31g Doughnuts
Fructose 0g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 18.15g 31.47g Doughnuts
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g Doughnuts
Calcium 40mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 2.53mg 1.3mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg 146mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 121mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.5mg 0.37mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.09mg 0.06mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 10.1µg 8.2µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 14IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.63mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.168mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.163mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 1.418mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.04mg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg 48µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 9.8µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 10mg 30mg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 0.2g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 4.822g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Doughnuts
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.