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Dough vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dough and Multigrain bread

  • Dough is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Folate, yet Multigrain bread is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily Manganese needs 71% more than Dough.
  • Dough contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Multigrain bread. While Dough contains 0.427mg of Vitamin B2, Multigrain bread contains only 0.142mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain).

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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 Iron +43.8%
Contains more Calcium +113.5%
Contains more Magnesium +165.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.2%
Contains more Potassium +113.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.2%
Contains more Zinc +77.9%
Contains more Copper +102%
Contains more Manganese +281.5%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%
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 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains more Calcium +113.5%
Contains more Magnesium +165.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.2%
Contains more Potassium +113.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.2%
Contains more Zinc +77.9%
Contains more Copper +102%
Contains more Manganese +281.5%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.394
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% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.394

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +90.1%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Equal in Carbs - 47.11
Equal in Water - 31.46
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +90.1%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Equal in Carbs - 47.11
Equal in Water - 31.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138%
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +103.3%
Contains more Glucose +360%
Contains more Fructose +423.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +103.3%
Contains more Glucose +360%
Contains more Fructose +423.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dough Multigrain 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Multigrain bread Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 39.01g Dough
Protein 10.75g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 2.42g 4.6g Multigrain bread
Carbs 51.88g 47.11g Dough
Calories 272kcal 288kcal Multigrain bread
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 2.67g Multigrain bread
Sugar 4.62g 6.94g Dough
Fiber 2.2g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Calcium 52mg 111mg Multigrain bread
Iron 3.91mg 2.72mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 105mg 247mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 117mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 602mg 414mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.04mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.152mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 0.577mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 28.6µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.4mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.243mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.142mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 4.394mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.365mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Folate 123µg 70µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.5µg Multigrain bread
Tryptophan 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0.005g 0g Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0.948g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 0.826g Multigrain bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 2.035g Multigrain bread
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough Multigrain 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
27%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.419g)
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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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