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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.
  • French rolls have a lower glycemic index (63) than doughnuts (75).

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% 1.3% 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.962g 11.105g 46%
Fats 4.3g 24.93g 32%
Selenium 27.9µg 10.1µg 32%
Phosphorus 84mg 260mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 3.915g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 1.961g 8.544g 16%
Methionine 153mg 15%
Starch 25.91g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.39mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.99mg 11%
Manganese 0.559mg 0.333mg 10%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.91mg 9%
Calories 277kcal 434kcal 8%
Protein 8.6g 5.31g 7%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 9.8µg 7%
Fiber 3.2g 1.7g 6%
Folate 113µg 92µg 5%
Calcium 91mg 40mg 5%
Copper 0.135mg 0.09mg 5%
Zinc 0.9mg 0.5mg 4%
Sodium 574mg 477mg 4%
Choline 14.8mg 37.3mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.377mg 2%
Iron 2.71mg 2.53mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.05mg 1%
Potassium 114mg 134mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 50.2g 47.06g 1%
Net carbs 47g 45.36g N/A
Sugar 0.31g 18.15g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.301mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.255mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.608mg 0%
Lysine 0.231mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0%
Valine 0.38mg 0%
Histidine 0.188mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g N/A

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.