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Italian bread vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Italian bread and Bread sticks

  • Italian bread has more Folate, and Calcium, while Bread sticks has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 20% more than Italian bread.
  • Italian bread contains 4 times more Calcium than Bread sticks. While Italian bread contains 78mg of Calcium, Bread sticks contain only 22mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Italian bread is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, italian and Bread sticks, plain.

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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.
Italian bread
Italian bread
3
:
7
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.88
Equal in Copper - 0.188
Italian bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Bread sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.88
Equal in Copper - 0.188

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.
Italian bread
Italian bread
2
:
7
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Italian 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% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Bread sticks
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 Folate +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian bread
Italian bread
1
:
4
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Water +485.2%
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Italian bread
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Bread sticks
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 +485.2%
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Contains more Other +110.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian bread
Italian bread
1
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2
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161%
Italian bread
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Bread sticks
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian bread Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 46.9g 65.4g Bread sticks
Protein 8.8g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 3.5g 9.5g Bread sticks
Carbs 50.1g 68.4g Bread sticks
Calories 271kcal 412kcal Bread sticks
Sugar 3.17g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 3.2g 3g Italian bread
Calcium 78mg 22mg Italian bread
Iron 2.94mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 103mg 121mg Bread sticks
Potassium 110mg 124mg Bread sticks
Sodium 550mg 713mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.86mg 0.88mg Bread sticks
Copper 0.191mg 0.188mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.464mg 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 27.2µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Italian bread
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.01mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.073mg Bread sticks
Folate 191µg 162µg Italian bread
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.2µg Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.245mg 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.614mg 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.197mg 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.156mg 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.433mg 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.376mg 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.188mg 0.258mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 0g 1.41g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 3.568g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 3.628g Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian bread 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
38%
Italian bread
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian bread
Italian bread contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks 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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.