Doughnuts vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are doughnuts and puff pastry different?
- Doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, folate, vitamin B5, choline, and vitamin B1; however, puff pastry is richer in selenium and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for doughnuts is 29% higher.
- Puff pastry has less saturated fat.
- Puff pastry has a lower glycemic index (56) than doughnuts (75).
Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.6% |
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 | +261.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +67.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +501.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +66.3% |
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:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +181.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~45.7g
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
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +467.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.828g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 22.228g | 122% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 60mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 24.5µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 5.502g | 25% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 38.5g | 21% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.55mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 253mg | 10% |
| Folate | 92µg | 55µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.495mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 6.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 3.8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.323mg | 6% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 558kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 16.3µg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 7.4g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.258mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 8.828g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 44.2g | N/A |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 45.7g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | 0.75g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.158mg | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.