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Dough vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dough and Wheat Bread

  • Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Wheat Bread is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wheat Bread is 35% higher.
  • Dough contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Wheat Bread. Dough contains 0.71mg of Vitamin B1, while Wheat Bread contains 0.439mg.

Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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 +217.3%
Contains more Magnesium +84.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +79%
Contains more Potassium +90.6%
Contains more Zinc +41.3%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +138.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Equal in Iron - 4.09
Equal in Sodium - 601
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 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains more Calcium +217.3%
Contains more Magnesium +84.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +79%
Contains more Potassium +90.6%
Contains more Zinc +41.3%
Contains more Copper +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +138.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Equal in Iron - 4.09
Equal in Sodium - 601

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 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +43%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin K +714.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.456
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% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +43%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin K +714.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.456

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Fats +76.4%
Contains more Other +42.1%
Equal in Carbs - 55.77
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Fats +76.4%
Contains more Other +42.1%
Equal in Carbs - 55.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.2%
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Protein 10.75g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 2.42g 4.27g Wheat Bread
Carbs 51.88g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Calories 272kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 6.42g Dough
Fiber 2.2g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 52mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Iron 3.91mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 32mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 105mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 117mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 602mg 601mg Wheat Bread
Zinc 1.04mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.152mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 0.577mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 28.6µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.439mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.382mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Folate 123µg 86µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Trans Fat 0.005g Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0.989g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 1.019g Wheat Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough Wheat Bread
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
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.