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Focaccia vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Focaccia and Doughnuts

  • Focaccia has more Folate, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Doughnuts has more Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% higher.
  • Doughnuts contain 3 times less Zinc than Focaccia. Focaccia contains 1.33mg of Zinc, while Doughnuts contain 0.5mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Focaccia is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +24.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +166%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~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% 0.12% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +1186.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.301mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 +65.2%
Contains more WaterWater +120.5%
Contains more FatsFats +216%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 -92.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Focaccia Doughnuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 249kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 8.77g 5.31g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 24.93g Doughnuts
Net carbs 34.02g 45.36g Doughnuts
Carbs 35.82g 47.06g Doughnuts
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 40mg Doughnuts
Potassium 114mg 134mg Doughnuts
Iron 3.16mg 2.53mg Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g 18.15g Focaccia
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.09mg Focaccia
Zinc 1.33mg 0.5mg Focaccia
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 128mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 561mg 477mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 2IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.42mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.364mg 0.333mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 10.1µg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.39mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.301mg
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 2.91mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.377mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.05mg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 138µg 92µg Focaccia
Choline 2.9mg 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 0.877g 11.105g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Doughnuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
36%
Focaccia
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
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.

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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.