Doughnuts vs Shortening
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, enriched (includes honey buns) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Doughnuts 421
Shortening 884
Protein (g)
Doughnuts 6.14
Shortening 0
Carbs (g)
Doughnuts 47.9
Shortening 0
Fat (g)
Doughnuts 22.7
Shortening 100.0
Fiber (g)
Doughnuts 2.10
Shortening 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, enriched (includes honey buns) — 6.14g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, enriched (includes honey buns) — 421 vs 884 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, enriched (includes honey buns) scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Doughnuts | Shortening | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 421 kcal | 884 kcal | -52% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 22.0 g | 0 g | |
| Protein | 6.14 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 22.7 g | 100.0 g | -77% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 47.9 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.10 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.45 g | 25.0 g | -62% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.25 g | 41.2 g | -82% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.455 g | 13.2 g | -97% |
| Cholesterol | 30.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.20 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.312 mg | 0.020 mg | +1460% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.185 mg | 0 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.61 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.214 mg | 0.680 mg | -69% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.037 mg | 0.001 mg | +3600% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 108 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 68.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 29.1 mg | 0.200 mg | +14450% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.110 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.43 mg | 6.13 mg | -77% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 101 mg | 1.00 mg | +10000% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.38 mg | 0.070 mg | +3300% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 117 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 102 mg | 0 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 316 mg | 4.00 mg | +7800% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.610 mg | 0 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.088 mg | 0 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.307 mg | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 15.7 ug | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1760 kj | 3699 kj | -52% |
| Ash | 1.22 g | 0.030 g | +3967% |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | 0 g | |
| Sucrose | 18.4 g | — | |
| Glucose | 2.21 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.640 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 1.51 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 26.4 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 40.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 155 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 23.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 36.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0.440 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 32.3 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 15.4 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 3.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 11.5 ug | 53.2 ug | -78% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 34.4 ug | 165 ug | -79% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.011 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.115 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.200 g | 0.167 g | +20% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 7.34 g | 12.5 g | -41% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.022 g | 0.095 g | -77% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.63 g | 11.4 g | -86% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.071 g | 0.428 g | -83% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.027 g | 0.367 g | -93% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.018 g | 0.052 g | -65% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.046 g | 0.021 g | +119% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.046 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 7.15 g | 41.1 g | -83% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 6.81 g | 30.3 g | -78% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.047 g | 0.088 g | -47% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.59 g | 28.1 g | -87% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.36 g | 26.2 g | -87% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 3.23 g | 23.8 g | -86% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.011 g | 0.057 g | -81% |
| PUFA 18:2 i | — | 2.40 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.210 g | 1.88 g | -89% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.196 g | 1.88 g | -90% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.338 g | 10.8 g | -97% |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.338 g | 10.8 g | -97% |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.117 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.117 g | 2.40 g | -95% |
| Stigmasterol | — | 51.0 mg | |
| Campesterol | — | 50.0 mg | |
| Beta-sitosterol | — | 138 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.044 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.173 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.237 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.439 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.188 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.093 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.113 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.281 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.193 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.291 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.247 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.123 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.207 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.465 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.11 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.242 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.705 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.340 g | — | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | 0.300 mg | — | |
| Genistein | 0.200 mg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 0.600 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Choline, total +14450% in Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, enriched (includes honey buns) Calcium, Ca +10000% in Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, enriched (includes honey buns) Sodium, Na +7800% in Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, enriched (includes honey buns) Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +3600% in Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, enriched (includes honey buns)
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