Pastry vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pastry and doughnuts
- Pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin K, yet doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and choline.
- Doughnuts cover your daily phosphorus needs 29% more than pastry.
- Pastry contains 2 times more selenium than doughnuts. While pastry contains 24.2µg of selenium, doughnuts contain only 10.1µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pastry is lower.
- The glycemic index of pastry is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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 CopperCopper | +26.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +139.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +268.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +482.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +144.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88% |
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Carbs
~47.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +152.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 8.544g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 260mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 10.1µg | 26% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 24.93g | 20% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 1.99mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 477mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.377mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 2.91mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 3.915g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 11.105g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.333mg | 7% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 37.3mg | 6% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 434kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 9.8µg | 5% |
| Folate | 78µg | 92µg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 5.31g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 134mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 47.06g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.301mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 2.53mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.462g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.