White bread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between white bread and doughnuts?
- White bread is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, calcium, and manganese; however, doughnuts are richer in phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Doughnuts' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 52% more.
- Doughnuts contain 4 times less calcium than white bread. White bread contains 144mg of calcium, while doughnuts contain 40mg.
- White bread has less saturated fat.
We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +804.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +155.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +648.6% |
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Carbs
~47.06g
~equal in
Other
~1.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
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 | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1326.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
25.91 g
Sucrose:
16.02 g
Glucose:
0.67 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.93 g
Maltose:
0.54 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +43.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +134.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +209.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 11.105g | 47% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 24.93g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 260mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 10.1µg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 8.544g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 3.915g | 15% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 2.53mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.39mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 2.91mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1.99mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 40mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.333mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 9.8µg | 8% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 434kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 5.31g | 7% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 25.91g | 5% |
| Folate | 111µg | 92µg | 5% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 37.3mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.301mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.377mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 47.06g | 1% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 477mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Potassium | 126mg | 134mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.239g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
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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
33%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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.