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Rye bread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rye bread and doughnuts different?

  • Rye bread is richer in selenium, manganese, fiber, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3, while doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
  • Doughnuts cover your daily need for saturated fat, 52% more than rye bread.
  • Rye bread contains 3 times more fiber than doughnuts. Rye bread contains 5.8g of fiber, while doughnuts contain 1.7g.
  • Rye bread is lower in saturated fat.
  • Doughnuts have a higher glycemic index (75) than rye bread (60).

Bread, rye and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types were used in this article.

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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 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
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 +135.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.9%
Contains more IronIron +11.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +128%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +205.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.9%

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 1.3% 0% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +503%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +716.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +155.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 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 +60.1%
Contains more WaterWater +79.2%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +655.5%
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 48% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 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 -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +551.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +390%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye bread Doughnuts DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.626g 11.105g 48%
Selenium 30.9µg 10.1µg 38%
Fats 3.3g 24.93g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 3.915g 21%
Manganese 0.824mg 0.333mg 21%
Phosphorus 125mg 260mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.311g 8.544g 18%
Fiber 5.8g 1.7g 16%
Starch 25.91g 11%
Vitamin E 0.33mg 1.99mg 11%
Copper 0.186mg 0.09mg 11%
Calories 259kcal 434kcal 9%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 9.8µg 7%
Protein 8.5g 5.31g 6%
Vitamin B3 3.805mg 2.91mg 6%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.5mg 6%
Sodium 603mg 477mg 5%
Magnesium 40mg 17mg 5%
Folate 110µg 92µg 5%
Choline 14.6mg 37.3mg 4%
Iron 2.83mg 2.53mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.434mg 0.39mg 4%
Calcium 73mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.301mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.05mg 2%
Potassium 166mg 134mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.377mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 42.5g 45.36g N/A
Carbs 48.3g 47.06g 0%
Sugar 3.85g 18.15g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.255mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.319mg 0%
Leucine 0.579mg 0%
Lysine 0.233mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.411mg 0%
Valine 0.379mg 0%
Histidine 0.182mg 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
Rye 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
31%
Rye bread
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Rye bread
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.