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Bread sticks vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bread sticks and Dough different?

  • Bread sticks are higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E , however, Dough is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Bread sticks is 16% higher.
  • Bread sticks contain 5 times more Vitamin E than Dough. While Bread sticks contain 1.01mg of Vitamin E , Dough contains only 0.21mg.
  • Dough has less Saturated Fat.

Bread sticks, plain and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) are the varieties used 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 Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.1%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.91
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 117
Equal in Manganese - 0.577
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.1%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.91
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 117
Equal in Manganese - 0.577

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.
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Dough
Contains more Vitamin E +381%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Folate +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.817
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
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% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +381%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Folate +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.817

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Fats +292.6%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +105.1%
Contains more Water +441%
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Fats +292.6%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +105.1%
Contains more Water +441%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +885.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +885.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bread sticks Dough
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Dough Opinion
Net carbs 65.4g 49.68g Bread sticks
Protein 12g 10.75g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 2.42g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 51.88g Bread sticks
Calories 412kcal 272kcal Bread sticks
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 1.26g 4.62g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 2.2g Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 52mg Dough
Iron 4.28mg 3.91mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Phosphorus 121mg 105mg Bread sticks
Potassium 124mg 117mg Bread sticks
Sodium 713mg 602mg Dough
Zinc 0.88mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.188mg 0.152mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 37.5µg 28.6µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Dough
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.21mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.427mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 4.817mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.455mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 162µg 123µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.7µg Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 0.005g Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 0.362g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 0.855g Bread sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Dough
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
48%
Bread sticks
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.881g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/nutrients
  2. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.