Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Baked Products
  4. Multigrain bread
  5. Compare
  6. Multigrain bread vs. Doughnuts

Multigrain bread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between Multigrain bread and Doughnuts

  • Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Doughnuts are richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Multigrain bread is 81% higher.
  • Multigrain bread contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Doughnuts. Multigrain bread contains 0.286mg of Vitamin B6, while Doughnuts contain 0.05mg.
  • Multigrain bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

Infographic

Multigrain bread vs Doughnuts infographic
Infographic link

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.
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
9
:
1
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Calcium +177.5%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +86.6%
Contains less Sodium -13.2%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Contains more Copper +241.1%
Contains more Manganese +561%
Contains more Selenium +254.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.53
Equal in Phosphorus - 260
Multigrain bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +177.5%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +86.6%
Contains less Sodium -13.2%
Contains more Zinc +270%
Contains more Copper +241.1%
Contains more Manganese +561%
Contains more Selenium +254.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.53
Equal in Phosphorus - 260

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.
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
3
:
8
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +472%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +553.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
Multigrain bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +472%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +553.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
4
:
1
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Protein +173.4%
Contains more Water +51.1%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Contains more Fats +442%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Multigrain bread
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Doughnuts
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 Protein +173.4%
Contains more Water +51.1%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Contains more Fats +442%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
1
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +934.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.4%
Multigrain bread
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +934.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
3
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Glucose +174.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +237%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +50%
Multigrain bread
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Doughnuts
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +174.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +237%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Multigrain bread Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 39.01g 45.36g Doughnuts
Protein 14.52g 5.31g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.11g 47.06g Multigrain bread
Calories 288kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Fructose 2.67g 0g Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g 18.15g Multigrain bread
Fiber 8.1g 1.7g Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 40mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.72mg 2.53mg Multigrain bread
Magnesium 85mg 17mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 247mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 250mg 134mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 477mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.85mg 0.5mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.09mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 2.201mg 0.333mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 10.1µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 2.91mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.05mg Multigrain bread
Folate 70µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 1.5µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 11.105g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Multigrain bread Doughnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread vs Oat bread
Oat bread
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread vs Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread vs Pita bread
Pita bread
Doughnuts
Doughnuts vs Melba toast
Melba toast
Doughnuts
Doughnuts vs Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Doughnuts
Doughnuts vs Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers

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
27%
Multigrain bread
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.