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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.
White Bread
White Bread
7
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Selenium +117.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.3%
Equal in Potassium - 134
Equal in Sodium - 477
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Selenium +117.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.3%
Equal in Potassium - 134
Equal in Sodium - 477

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.
White Bread
White Bread
5
:
5
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +804.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4800%
White Bread
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% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74%
Contains more Folate +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +804.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
4
:
1
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Water +74.9%
Contains more Fats +648.6%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Equal in Other - 1.88
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Doughnuts
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 Protein +66.7%
Contains more Water +74.9%
Contains more Fats +648.6%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Equal in Other - 1.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
1
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1326.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.4%
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1326.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
4
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Starch +43.5%
Contains more Glucose +134.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +209.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
White Bread
87% 4% 6% 4%
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
Doughnuts
59% 36% 2%
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 Starch +43.5%
Contains more Glucose +134.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +209.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White Bread Doughnuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 White Bread Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 45.36g White Bread
Protein 8.85g 5.31g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 49.42g 47.06g White Bread
Calories 266kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 37.17g 25.91g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g 0g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 18.15g White Bread
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g White Bread
Calcium 144mg 40mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 2.53mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 17mg White Bread
Phosphorus 98mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 126mg 134mg Doughnuts
Sodium 490mg 477mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.74mg 0.5mg White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.09mg White Bread
Manganese 0.536mg 0.333mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 10.1µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.39mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 2.91mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.377mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.05mg White Bread
Folate 111µg 92µg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 0.2µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 0.698g 11.105g White Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White Bread Doughnuts
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
35%
White Bread
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
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.

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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.