Pie crust vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pie crust and doughnuts
- Pie crust has more selenium and monounsaturated fat; however, doughnuts are richer in phosphorus and vitamin B2.
- Doughnuts cover your daily phosphorus needs 25% more than pie crust.
- Doughnuts have 2 times less selenium than pie crust. Pie crust has 22.9µg of selenium, while doughnuts have 10.1µg.
- Doughnuts contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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 CalciumCalcium | +52.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +28% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +173.9% |
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Carbs
~47.06g
~equal in
Other
~1.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +109.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.915g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 86mg | 260mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 10.1µg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.887g | 8.544g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 7.974g | 11.105g | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 753mg | 477mg | 12% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Fats | 31.4g | 24.93g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.301mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Calories | 518kcal | 434kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.53mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.9g | 5.31g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Folate | 104µg | 92µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.377mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 134mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 52.1g | 47.06g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.333mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 2.91mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.1g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 3.915g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.146mg | 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 |
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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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pie crust is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts 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 ($)