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Protein bread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between protein bread and doughnuts

  • Protein bread has more manganese, selenium, copper, iron, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B3, while doughnuts have more vitamin E and phosphorus.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 54% higher.
  • Doughnuts contain 5 times less copper than protein bread. Protein bread contains 0.417mg of copper, while doughnuts contain 0.09mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in protein bread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, protein (includes gluten) 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% 37% 28% 156% 139% 50% 79% 53% 192% 179%
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 +210%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.3%
Contains more IronIron +64%
Contains more CopperCopper +363.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +264%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +342%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.5%

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% 7.2% 0% 90% 91% 80% 25% 16% 0% 3.3% 87% 10%
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% 1.3% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +452.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +653.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +99.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.39mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 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 +127.9%
Contains more WaterWater +92.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1033.2%
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g
~equal in Other ~1.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 12% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.332 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.009 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 -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4568.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +288%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Protein bread Doughnuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Protein bread Doughnuts DV% diff.
Manganese 1.472mg 0.333mg 50%
Saturated fat 0.332g 11.105g 49%
Selenium 32.9µg 10.1µg 41%
Copper 0.417mg 0.09mg 36%
Fats 2.2g 24.93g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.183g 8.544g 21%
Iron 4.15mg 2.53mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 3.915g 19%
Protein 12.1g 5.31g 14%
Zinc 1.82mg 0.5mg 12%
Starch 25.91g 11%
Phosphorus 185mg 260mg 11%
Magnesium 65mg 17mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 1.99mg 11%
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 2.91mg 9%
Calories 245kcal 434kcal 9%
Calcium 124mg 40mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.301mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 9.8µg 7%
Folate 116µg 92µg 6%
Potassium 322mg 134mg 6%
Fiber 3g 1.7g 5%
Sodium 404mg 477mg 3%
Choline 18.7mg 37.3mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.39mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.377mg 1%
Carbs 43.8g 47.06g 1%
Net carbs 40.8g 45.36g N/A
Sugar 1.44g 18.15g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0%
Threonine 0.366mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0%
Leucine 0.858mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.199mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0%
Valine 0.518mg 0%
Histidine 0.271mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Protein bread 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
32%
Protein bread
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Protein bread
Protein bread contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein 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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.