Doughnuts vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Doughnuts and Pie crust
- Doughnuts have more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Pie crust is richer in Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Doughnuts covers your daily Phosphorus needs 25% more than Pie crust.
- Pie crust has 2 times less Potassium than Doughnuts. Doughnuts have 134mg of Potassium, while Pie crust has 64mg.
- Pie crust contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.
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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 | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +173.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.7% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -28.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +109.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.968g
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 434kcal | 518kcal |
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| Protein | 5.31g | 6.9g |
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| Fats | 24.93g | 31.4g |
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| Net carbs | 45.36g | 52.1g |
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| Carbs | 47.06g | 52.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 61mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 64mg |
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.22mg |
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| Sugar | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.075mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.4mg |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 86mg |
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| Sodium | 477mg | 753mg |
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| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.315mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg | 22.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.392mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 2.727mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.268mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 104µg |
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| Choline | 37.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.105g | 7.974g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.544g | 17.887g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 3.968g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.255mg |
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| Leucine | 0.476mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.121mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg |
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| Valine | 0.289mg |
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| Histidine | 0.146mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pie crust is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)