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Dough vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dough and Bread sticks different?

  • Dough is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Bread sticks is 16% higher.
  • Dough contains 2 times more Calcium than Bread sticks. While Dough contains 52mg of Calcium, Bread sticks contain only 22mg.
  • Dough has less Sodium.

Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Bread sticks, plain 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 Calcium +136.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.1%
Equal in Iron - 4.28
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 124
Equal in Manganese - 0.557
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.1%
Equal in Iron - 4.28
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 124
Equal in Manganese - 0.557

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.
Dough
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.6%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.281
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.6%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.281

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dough Bread sticks
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 Dough Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 65.4g Bread sticks
Protein 10.75g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 2.42g 9.5g Bread sticks
Carbs 51.88g 68.4g Bread sticks
Calories 272kcal 412kcal Bread sticks
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 2.2g 3g Bread sticks
Calcium 52mg 22mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Phosphorus 105mg 121mg Bread sticks
Potassium 117mg 124mg Bread sticks
Sodium 602mg 713mg Dough
Zinc 1.04mg 0.88mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.577mg 0.557mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.01mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.589mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.073mg Dough
Folate 123µg 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.2µg 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 0.529g 1.41g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 3.568g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 3.628g 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
Dough Bread sticks
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
43%
Dough
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
71%
Bread sticks

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/nutrients
  2. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.