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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 covers 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
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%
~equal in Manganese ~0.333mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.39mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.91mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 ProteinProtein +29.9%
Contains more FatsFats +26%
Contains more WaterWater +173.9%
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g
~equal in Other ~1.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
47% 36% 17%
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 -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.
Pie crust Doughnuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 518kcal 434kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 5.31g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 24.93g Pie crust
Net carbs 52.1g 45.36g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 47.06g Pie crust
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Pie crust
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Doughnuts
Calcium 61mg 40mg Pie crust
Potassium 64mg 134mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.22mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Pie crust
Fiber 1.7g Doughnuts
Copper 0.075mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.4mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 86mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 753mg 477mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.315mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 22.9µg 10.1µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.39mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.05mg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 104µg 92µg Pie crust
Choline 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 7.974g 11.105g Pie crust
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 8.544g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 3.915g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg Pie crust
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pie crust Doughnuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Pie crust
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.