Flour vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Flour and Dough
- The amount of Folate, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2 in Flour is higher than in Dough.
- Dough covers your daily Sodium needs 26% more than Flour.
- Flour contains less Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +18.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +246.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +48.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +133.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +176.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +323.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +316.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +107% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 364kcal | 272kcal |
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| Protein | 10.33g | 10.75g |
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| Fats | 0.98g | 2.42g |
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| Net carbs | 73.61g | 49.68g |
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| Carbs | 76.31g | 51.88g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 117mg |
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| Iron | 4.64mg | 3.91mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 4.62g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.152mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.04mg |
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| Starch | 44.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 602mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.577mg |
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| Selenium | 33.9µg | 28.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.427mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 4.817mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.455mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 183µg | 123µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.005g |
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| Choline | 10.4mg | 8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.155g | 0.529g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.087g | 0.362g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.855g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.127mg |
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| Threonine | 0.281mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.357mg |
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| Leucine | 0.71mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.415mg |
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| Histidine | 0.23mg |
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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.374g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.