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French rolls vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French rolls and Doughnuts?

  • French rolls are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Folate, however, Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% more.
  • Doughnuts contain 3 times less Selenium than French rolls. French rolls contain 27.9µg of Selenium, while Doughnuts contain 10.1µg.
  • French rolls have less Saturated Fat.

We used Rolls, french and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
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 CalciumCalcium +127.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.53mg

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% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
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 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +563.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +444.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +152%
~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% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 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 +62%
Contains more WaterWater +67.1%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%
Contains more FatsFats +479.8%
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 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 -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +335.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +369.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French rolls 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 French rolls Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 277kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 8.6g 5.31g French rolls
Fats 4.3g 24.93g Doughnuts
Net carbs 47g 45.36g French rolls
Carbs 50.2g 47.06g French rolls
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg French rolls
Magnesium 20mg 17mg French rolls
Calcium 91mg 40mg French rolls
Potassium 114mg 134mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.71mg 2.53mg French rolls
Sugar 0.31g 18.15g French rolls
Fiber 3.2g 1.7g French rolls
Copper 0.135mg 0.09mg French rolls
Zinc 0.9mg 0.5mg French rolls
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 84mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 574mg 477mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.559mg 0.333mg French rolls
Selenium 27.9µg 10.1µg French rolls
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.39mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.91mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.377mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 1.8µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 113µg 92µg French rolls
Choline 14.8mg 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 0.962g 11.105g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.961g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 3.915g Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.099mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg French rolls
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
French rolls 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
32%
French rolls
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.