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Oat bread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oat bread and Doughnuts

  • Oat bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Doughnuts covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 52% more than Oat bread.
  • Oat bread contains 3 times more Selenium than Doughnuts. While Oat bread contains 30µg of Selenium, Doughnuts contain only 10.1µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Oat bread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, oat bran 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 Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +105.9%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +133.9%
Contains more Selenium +197%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.4%
Equal in Potassium - 134
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 117% 25% 61% 13% 47% 25% 45% 102% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +105.9%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +78%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +133.9%
Contains more Selenium +197%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.4%
Equal in Potassium - 134

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.3%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +716.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 127% 80% 91% 35% 17% 61% 0% 3%
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 B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.3%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +716.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.9%
Contains more Water +111.3%
Contains more Fats +466.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.2%
Contains more Other +34.3%
10% 4% 40% 44%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 39.8 g
Water: 44 g
Other: 1.4 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 Protein +95.9%
Contains more Water +111.3%
Contains more Fats +466.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.2%
Contains more Other +34.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.1%
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.697 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.694 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oat 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat bread Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 35.3g 45.36g Doughnuts
Protein 10.4g 5.31g Oat bread
Fats 4.4g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 39.8g 47.06g Doughnuts
Calories 236kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 7.7g 18.15g Oat bread
Fiber 4.5g 1.7g Oat bread
Calcium 65mg 40mg Oat bread
Iron 3.12mg 2.53mg Oat bread
Magnesium 35mg 17mg Oat bread
Phosphorus 141mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 147mg 134mg Oat bread
Sodium 353mg 477mg Oat bread
Zinc 0.89mg 0.5mg Oat bread
Copper 0.135mg 0.09mg Oat bread
Manganese 0.779mg 0.333mg Oat bread
Selenium 30µg 10.1µg Oat bread
Vitamin A 5IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.44mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.504mg 0.39mg Oat bread
Vitamin B2 0.346mg 0.301mg Oat bread
Vitamin B3 4.831mg 2.91mg Oat bread
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.377mg Oat bread
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.05mg Oat bread
Folate 81µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 1.2µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.131mg Oat bread
Threonine 0.299mg Oat bread
Isoleucine 0.399mg Oat bread
Leucine 0.733mg Oat bread
Lysine 0.297mg Oat bread
Methionine 0.179mg Oat bread
Phenylalanine 0.518mg Oat bread
Valine 0.461mg Oat bread
Histidine 0.225mg Oat bread
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Oat bread
Saturated Fat 0.697g 11.105g Oat bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 1.59g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.694g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Oat bread Doughnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Oat bread
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Oat bread
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat bread
Oat bread contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat bread
Oat bread is relatively richer in minerals
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. Oat bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172676/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.