Doughnuts vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Doughnuts and White Bread?
- Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, White Bread is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Manganese.
- Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 52% more.
- White Bread contains 49 times less Vitamin K than Doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 9.8µg of Vitamin K, while White Bread contains 0.2µg.
- White Bread has less Saturated Fat.
We used Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types 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.
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Phosphorus
+165.3%
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Calcium
+260%
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Iron
+42.7%
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Zinc
+48%
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Copper
+12.2%
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Manganese
+61%
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Selenium
+117.8%
Equal in Potassium - 126
Equal in Sodium - 490
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Phosphorus
+165.3%
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Calcium
+260%
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Iron
+42.7%
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Zinc
+48%
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Copper
+12.2%
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Manganese
+61%
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Selenium
+117.8%
Equal in Potassium - 126
Equal in Sodium - 490
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.
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Vitamin A
+1300%
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Vitamin E
+804.5%
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Vitamin B2
+23.9%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+4800%
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Vitamin B1
+36.7%
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Vitamin B3
+64.3%
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Vitamin B5
+42.2%
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Vitamin B6
+74%
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Folate
+20.7%
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Vitamin A
+1300%
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Vitamin E
+804.5%
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Vitamin B2
+23.9%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+4800%
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Vitamin B1
+36.7%
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Vitamin B3
+64.3%
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Vitamin B5
+42.2%
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Vitamin B6
+74%
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Folate
+20.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+648.6%
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Protein
+66.7%
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Water
+74.9%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
Equal in Other - 1.98
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
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Fats
+648.6%
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Protein
+66.7%
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Water
+74.9%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
Equal in Other - 1.98
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1326.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+144.4%
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Saturated Fat
-93.7%
Saturated Fat:
11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.915 g
Saturated Fat:
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.602 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1326.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+144.4%
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Saturated Fat
-93.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
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Lactose
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Starch
+43.5%
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Glucose
+134.3%
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Fructose
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Maltose
+209.3%
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:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
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+43.5%
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Glucose
+134.3%
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Fructose
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Maltose
+209.3%
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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| Net carbs | 45.36g | 46.72g |
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| Protein | 5.31g | 8.85g |
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| Fats | 24.93g | 3.33g |
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| Carbs | 47.06g | 49.42g |
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| Calories | 434kcal | 266kcal |
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| Starch | 25.91g | 37.17g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 2.43g |
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| Sugar | 18.15g | 5.67g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 144mg |
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 3.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 98mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 126mg |
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| Sodium | 477mg | 490mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.74mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.101mg |
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| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 14IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 4.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.087mg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 111µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 0.2µg |
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| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.027g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.105g | 0.698g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.544g | 0.599g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 1.602g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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.