Doughnut vs instant ramen: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: doughnut scores 8/100 and instant ramen 9/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Doughnut
434 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium doughnut: 47 g
Instant ramen
440 kcal per 100 g. 1 package: 81 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even434 vs 440 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinInstant ramen5.3 vs 10 g per 100 g
- More fiberInstant ramen1.7 vs 2.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarInstant ramen18 vs 2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumInstant ramen134 vs 181 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatInstant ramen11 vs 8.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Doughnut, 100 g | Instant ramen, 100 g | Doughnut, 47 g | Instant ramen, 81 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 434 kcal | 440 kcal | 204 kcal | 356 kcal |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 10 g | 2.5 g | 8.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g | 60 g | 22 g | 49 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 2 g | 8.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 2.9 g | 0.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 25 g | 18 g | 12 g | 14 g |
| Saturated fat | 11 g | 8.1 g | 5.2 g | 6.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0.3 mg | 0 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4 µg | 1 µg | 1.9 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 181 mg | 63 mg | 147 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 4.1 mg | 1.2 mg | 3.3 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 21 mg | 19 mg | 17 mg |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 25 mg | 8 mg | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 477 mg | 1855 mg | 224 mg | 1503 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.