Multigrain bread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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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 for 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.
- Multigrain bread has a lower glycemic index than doughnuts.
Food types used in this article are Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +241.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +270% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +561% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +254.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +472% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +397.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +553.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.52 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
47.11 g
Water:
31.46 g
Other:
2.31 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +173.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +442% |
~equal in
Carbs
~47.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.035 g
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 | -91.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +934.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 GlucoseGlucose | +174.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +237% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +50% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.201mg | 0.333mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 35.8µg | 10.1µg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 0.948g | 11.105g | 46% |
| Fats | 4.6g | 24.93g | 31% |
| Fiber | 8.1g | 1.7g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.307mg | 0.09mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.826g | 8.544g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.05mg | 18% |
| Protein | 14.52g | 5.31g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 17mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.035g | 3.915g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.243mg | 0.39mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.301mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.85mg | 0.5mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 1.99mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.394mg | 2.91mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 9.8µg | 7% |
| Calories | 288kcal | 434kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 40mg | 7% |
| Folate | 70µg | 92µg | 6% |
| Fructose | 2.67g | 0g | 3% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 134mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 477mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 260mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.72mg | 2.53mg | 2% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 37.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 47.11g | 47.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 39.01g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.94g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.365mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.351mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.215mg | 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 | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
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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
26%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)