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Dough vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dough and White Bread different?

  • Dough has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Copper, however, White Bread is richer in Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Dough covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 15% more than White Bread.
  • Dough has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than White Bread. Dough has 0.427mg of Vitamin B2, while White Bread has 0.243mg.
  • White Bread contains less Sodium.

Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types were 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.
Dough
Dough
7
:
3
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Contains more Calcium +176.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.61
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Equal in Potassium - 126
Equal in Manganese - 0.536
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Contains more Calcium +176.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.61
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Equal in Potassium - 126
Equal in Manganese - 0.536

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
Dough
6
:
2
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Folate +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.78
Equal in Folate - 111
Dough
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%
White Bread
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% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Folate +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.78
Equal in Folate - 111

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
2
:
3
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +37.6%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
Equal in Other - 1.98
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +37.6%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
Equal in Other - 1.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
1
:
2
White Bread
White Bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.4%
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
2
:
2
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Starch +19%
Contains more Maltose +121.6%
Contains more Glucose +292.5%
Contains more Fructose +376.5%
Dough
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
White Bread
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +19%
Contains more Maltose +121.6%
Contains more Glucose +292.5%
Contains more Fructose +376.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 46.72g Dough
Protein 10.75g 8.85g Dough
Fats 2.42g 3.33g White Bread
Carbs 51.88g 49.42g Dough
Calories 272kcal 266kcal Dough
Starch 44.23g 37.17g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 4.62g 5.67g Dough
Fiber 2.2g 2.7g White Bread
Calcium 52mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 3.91mg 3.61mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 23mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 98mg Dough
Potassium 117mg 126mg White Bread
Sodium 602mg 490mg White Bread
Zinc 1.04mg 0.74mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.101mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.536mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 22µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 1IU
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.533mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.243mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 4.78mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.087mg Dough
Folate 123µg 111µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.2µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.027g Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 0.698g Dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 0.599g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 1.602g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g White Bread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough White 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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White Bread
White Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.