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Potato flour vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato flour and Doughnuts

  • Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber, while Doughnuts has more Vitamin B2, Folate, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Potato flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 55% higher.
  • Doughnuts contain 7 times less Potassium than Potato flour. Potato flour contains 1001mg of Potassium, while Doughnuts contain 134mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato flour is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato flour 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 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +282.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +647%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +818.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg
~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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1438%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +696%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +490.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +268%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~37.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 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 CarbsCarbs +76.6%
Contains more OtherOther +67%
Contains more FatsFats +7232.4%
Contains more WaterWater +219.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 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 -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2510%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato flour Doughnuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 357kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 6.9g 5.31g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 24.93g Doughnuts
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Potato flour
Net carbs 77.2g 45.36g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 47.06g Potato flour
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 17mg Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 40mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 134mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Sugar 3.52g 18.15g Potato flour
Fiber 5.9g 1.7g Potato flour
Copper 0.197mg 0.09mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.54mg 0.5mg Potato flour
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 168mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 55mg 477mg Potato flour
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.313mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 1.1µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 2.91mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.377mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.05mg Potato flour
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 0µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 25µg 92µg Doughnuts
Choline 39.5mg 37.3mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 11.105g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 3.915g Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
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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Potato flour 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
31%
Potato flour
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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.
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.