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Raisin bread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between raisin bread and doughnuts

  • Raisin bread is higher in selenium, copper, fiber, vitamin B2, and manganese, yet doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
  • Doughnuts cover your daily saturated fat needs 50% more than raisin bread.
  • Raisin bread contains 3 times more fiber than doughnuts. While raisin bread contains 4.3g of fiber, doughnuts contain only 1.7g.
  • The amount of sodium in raisin bread is lower.
  • The glycemic index of raisin bread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, raisin, enriched 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 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
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 +52.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.4%
Contains more IronIron +14.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138.5%

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 0.33% 0% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 8%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +610.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +476.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +155.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.377mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +48.8%
Contains more WaterWater +61.4%
Contains more FatsFats +466.6%
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g
~equal in Other ~1.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 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 -90.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +272.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +476.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Raisin 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 Raisin bread Doughnuts DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.081g 11.105g 46%
Fats 4.4g 24.93g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 3.915g 22%
Phosphorus 109mg 260mg 22%
Selenium 20µg 10.1µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.294g 8.544g 16%
Copper 0.198mg 0.09mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.99mg 11%
Starch 25.91g 11%
Fiber 4.3g 1.7g 10%
Calories 274kcal 434kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.301mg 7%
Manganese 0.501mg 0.333mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 9.8µg 7%
Sodium 347mg 477mg 6%
Protein 7.9g 5.31g 5%
Iron 2.9mg 2.53mg 5%
Folate 106µg 92µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.39mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 37.3mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 2.91mg 3%
Calcium 66mg 40mg 3%
Potassium 227mg 134mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Zinc 0.72mg 0.5mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 17mg 2%
Carbs 52.3g 47.06g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 48g 45.36g N/A
Sugar 5.68g 18.15g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.377mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.287mg 0%
Leucine 0.516mg 0%
Lysine 0.2mg 0%
Methionine 0.128mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.329mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 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
Raisin 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
29%
Raisin bread
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Raisin bread
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin bread
Raisin 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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.