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Water vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Water and Dough

  • Water contains less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, and Magnesium than Dough.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Iron is 49% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Water is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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.
Water
1
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9
Dough
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +1633.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +3100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +10300%
Contains more Copper +850%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +1633.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +3100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +10300%
Contains more Copper +850%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Water
0
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12
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
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4
Dough
Contains more Water +202.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1850%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Water +202.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1850%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Dough Opinion
Net carbs 0g 49.68g Dough
Protein 0g 10.75g Dough
Fats 0g 2.42g Dough
Carbs 0g 51.88g Dough
Calories 0kcal 272kcal Dough
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g Water
Fiber 0g 2.2g Dough
Calcium 3mg 52mg Dough
Iron 0mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 1mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 0mg 105mg Dough
Potassium 0mg 117mg Dough
Sodium 5mg 602mg Water
Zinc 0.01mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.016mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg Dough
Folate 123µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Trans Fat 0g 0.005g Water
Saturated Fat 0.529g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g Dough
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water Dough
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Water
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.529g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough 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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/nutrients
  2. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.