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Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) and Melba toast?

  • Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Melba toast is richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 40% higher.
  • Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) has 13 times more Saturated Fat than Melba toast. Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) has 5.813g of Saturated Fat, while Melba toast has 0.445g.

We used Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) and Crackers, melba toast, plain types in this comparison.

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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 16% 13% 9.5% 23% 56% 21% 40% 45% 34% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 28% 18% 139% 96% 55% 84% 78% 147% 190%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87%
Contains more IronIron +516.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +71%
Contains more ZincZinc +161%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +329.7%

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.
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% 0.84% 0% 0% 223% 15% 12% 28% 13% 11% 0% 17% 0%
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% 8.6% 0% 103% 63% 77% 42% 23% 0% 2.3% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +532.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +463.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 44% 25%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 22.8 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 25.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
Contains more FatsFats +612.5%
Contains more WaterWater +398%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.9%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.813 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.902 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1545.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) Melba toast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) Melba toast Opinion
Calories 403kcal 390kcal Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Protein 6.4g 12.1g Melba toast
Fats 22.8g 3.2g Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Net carbs 43.1g 70.3g Melba toast
Carbs 44.3g 76.6g Melba toast
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Melba toast
Magnesium 22mg 59mg Melba toast
Calcium 43mg 93mg Melba toast
Potassium 108mg 202mg Melba toast
Iron 0.6mg 3.7mg Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Fiber 1.2g 6.3g Melba toast
Copper 0.169mg 0.289mg Melba toast
Zinc 0.77mg 2.01mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 93mg 196mg Melba toast
Sodium 342mg 598mg Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Vitamin E 0.43mg Melba toast
Manganese 0.263mg 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.89mg 0.413mg Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Vitamin B2 0.067mg 0.273mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 0.65mg 4.113mg Melba toast
Vitamin B5 0.473mg 0.693mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.098mg Melba toast
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Vitamin K 0.9µg Melba toast
Folate 22µg 124µg Melba toast
Choline 19.8mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 5.813g 0.445g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 12.865g 0.782g Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Polyunsaturated fat 2.902g 1.282g Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Tryptophan 0.077mg 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.213mg 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.266mg 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.468mg 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.231mg 0.28mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.114mg 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.295mg 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.144mg 0.261mg Melba toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) Melba toast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
25%
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
32%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
88%
Melba toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.368g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns)
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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, yeast-leavened, glazed, unenriched (includes honey buns) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175062/nutrients
  2. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.