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 for 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.
- Multigrain bread has a lower glycemic index than doughnuts.
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 2.201mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 35.8µg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 0.948g | 46% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 4.6g | 31% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 8.1g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.307mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 0.826g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.286mg | 18% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 14.52g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 85mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 2.035g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.243mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.142mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.85mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.4mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 4.394mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 1.5µg | 7% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 288kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 111mg | 7% |
| Folate | 92µg | 70µg | 6% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.67g | 3% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 250mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 414mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 247mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.72mg | 2% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 28.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 47.11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 39.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.15g | 6.94g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.351mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
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
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
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
