Bread sticks vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bread sticks and doughnuts different?
- Bread sticks are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, protein, and vitamin B3, while doughnuts are higher in fats and phosphorus.
- Bread sticks cover your daily need for selenium 50% more than doughnuts.
- Bread sticks contain 2 times more protein than doughnuts. Bread sticks contain 12g of protein, while doughnuts contain 5.31g.
- Bread sticks are lower in saturated fat.
Bread sticks, plain and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +271.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +345.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 10.1µg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 11.105g | 44% |
| Fats | 9.5g | 24.93g | 24% |
| Iron | 4.28mg | 2.53mg | 22% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 3.573g | 21% | |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 260mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.553mg | 0.301mg | 19% |
| Folate | 162µg | 92µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.589mg | 0.39mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.281mg | 2.91mg | 15% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.239g | 15% | |
| Protein | 12g | 5.31g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.568g | 8.544g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.188mg | 0.09mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Sodium | 713mg | 477mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.557mg | 0.333mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 68.4g | 47.06g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.01mg | 1.99mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 9.8µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 37.3mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.54mg | 0.377mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.628g | 3.915g | 2% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 434kcal | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.9g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 343kcal | 817kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 24g | 23g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.1 | 1.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 65.4g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Potassium | 124mg | 134mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.26g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.458mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.006g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12 g
Fats:
9.5 g
Carbs:
68.4 g
Water:
6.1 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +241.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.628 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 | -87.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +139.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.915g
