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English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Doughnuts?

  • English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is richer in Calcium, while Doughnuts are higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% higher.
  • Doughnuts have 4 times less Calcium than English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough). English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) has 174mg of Calcium, while Doughnuts have 40mg.
  • English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 15% 52% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +335%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more IronIron +184.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.5%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg
~equal in Sodium ~477mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.333mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45%
Contains more WaterWater +102.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1285%
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2729.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) Doughnuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 235kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 7.7g 5.31g English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Fats 1.8g 24.93g Doughnuts
Net carbs 43.3g 45.36g Doughnuts
Carbs 46g 47.06g Doughnuts
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Magnesium 21mg 17mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Calcium 174mg 40mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Potassium 131mg 134mg Doughnuts
Iron 0.89mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Copper 0.129mg 0.09mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Zinc 0.7mg 0.5mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 133mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 464mg 477mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.357mg 0.333mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Selenium 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.377mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 37µg 92µg Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 0.259g 11.105g English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 3.915g Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Threonine 0.242mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Leucine 0.553mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Lysine 0.241mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Methionine 0.139mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Valine 0.353mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Histidine 0.17mg English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) Doughnuts
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
14%
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.846g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
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.

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. English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172828/nutrients
  2. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.