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Doughnuts vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Doughnuts and Multigrain bread

  • Doughnuts are richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Multigrain bread is 81% higher.
  • Doughnuts contain 12 times more Saturated Fat than Multigrain bread. Doughnuts contain 11.105g of Saturated Fat, while Multigrain bread contains 0.948g.

Food types used in this article are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain).

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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 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +270%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +561%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +254.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.72mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~247mg

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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +553.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +472%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.365mg

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
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +442%
Contains more ProteinProtein +173.4%
Contains more WaterWater +51.1%
Contains more OtherOther +22.9%
~equal in Carbs ~47.11g

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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +934.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.5%

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
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +50%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +174.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +237%
~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 Multigrain bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Multigrain bread Opinion
Calories 434kcal 288kcal Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 24.93g 4.6g Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Net carbs 45.36g 39.01g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 47.11g Multigrain bread
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Magnesium 17mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Calcium 40mg 111mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 134mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.53mg 2.72mg Multigrain bread
Sugar 18.15g 6.94g Multigrain bread
Fiber 1.7g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Copper 0.09mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 0.5mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg 247mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 414mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.4mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 10.1µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.243mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.142mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.365mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg 1.5µg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg 70µg Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg 28.8mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 0.948g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 0.826g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 2.035g Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Fructose 0g 2.67g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Multigrain bread
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
26%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/nutrients

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

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