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Multigrain bread vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Multigrain bread and White Bread

  • Multigrain bread is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet White Bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Folate.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily Manganese needs 72% more than White Bread.
  • Multigrain bread contains 4 times more Magnesium than White Bread. While Multigrain bread contains 85mg of Magnesium, White Bread contains only 23mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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.
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
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2
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Magnesium +269.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +152%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +204%
Contains more Manganese +310.6%
Contains more Selenium +62.7%
Contains more Calcium +29.7%
Contains more Iron +32.7%
Multigrain bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
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 +269.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +152%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +204%
Contains more Manganese +310.6%
Contains more Selenium +62.7%
Contains more Calcium +29.7%
Contains more Iron +32.7%

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.
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
4
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6
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Folate +58.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.78
Multigrain bread
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%
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 E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Folate +58.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.78

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
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2
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Fats +38.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
Multigrain bread
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
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 +64.1%
Contains more Fats +38.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
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1
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.4%
Multigrain bread
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
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White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Glucose +17.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 2.43
Equal in Maltose - 1.67
Multigrain bread
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
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 Glucose +17.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 2.43
Equal in Maltose - 1.67

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Multigrain bread White Bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Multigrain bread White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 39.01g 46.72g White Bread
Protein 14.52g 8.85g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 3.33g Multigrain bread
Carbs 47.11g 49.42g White Bread
Calories 288kcal 266kcal Multigrain bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.67g 2.43g Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g 5.67g White Bread
Fiber 8.1g 2.7g Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 2.72mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 85mg 23mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 247mg 98mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 250mg 126mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 490mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.85mg 0.74mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.101mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 2.201mg 0.536mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 22µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.22mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.087mg Multigrain bread
Folate 70µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.2µg 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 0g 0.027g Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.698g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 0.599g Multigrain bread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 1.602g Multigrain bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
27%
Multigrain bread
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread 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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.