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Protein bread vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Protein bread and Italian bread?

  • Protein bread is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Italian bread is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Protein bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 44% higher.
  • Protein bread has 2 times more Magnesium than Italian bread. Protein bread has 65mg of Magnesium, while Italian bread has 27mg.

We used Bread, protein (includes gluten) and Bread, italian types in this comparison.

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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.
Protein bread
Protein bread
10
:
0
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Calcium +59%
Contains more Iron +41.2%
Contains more Magnesium +140.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.6%
Contains more Potassium +192.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Zinc +111.6%
Contains more Copper +118.3%
Contains more Manganese +217.2%
Contains more Selenium +21%
Protein bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 156% 47% 80% 29% 53% 50% 139% 192% 180%
Italian bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains more Calcium +59%
Contains more Iron +41.2%
Contains more Magnesium +140.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.6%
Contains more Potassium +192.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Zinc +111.6%
Contains more Copper +118.3%
Contains more Manganese +217.2%
Contains more Selenium +21%

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.
Protein bread
Protein bread
6
:
3
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +64.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.381
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.378
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2
Protein 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% 8% 0% 0% 90% 91% 81% 26% 17% 87% 0% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +64.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.381
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.378
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein bread
Protein bread
2
:
2
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Fats +59.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Equal in Other - 1.9
Protein bread
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 g
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
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Fats +59.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein bread
Protein bread
0
:
3
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +343.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%
Protein bread
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.009 g
Italian bread
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +343.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 40.8g 46.9g Italian bread
Protein 12.1g 8.8g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 3.5g Italian bread
Carbs 43.8g 50.1g Italian bread
Calories 245kcal 271kcal Italian bread
Sugar 1.44g 3.17g Protein bread
Fiber 3g 3.2g Italian bread
Calcium 124mg 78mg Protein bread
Iron 4.15mg 2.94mg Protein bread
Magnesium 65mg 27mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 185mg 103mg Protein bread
Potassium 322mg 110mg Protein bread
Sodium 404mg 550mg Protein bread
Zinc 1.82mg 0.86mg Protein bread
Copper 0.417mg 0.191mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg 0.464mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg 27.2µg Protein bread
Vitamin A 5IU 1IU Protein bread
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.29mg Protein bread
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.292mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.378mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.048mg Protein bread
Folate 116µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.2µg Protein bread
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0.103mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg 0.245mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0.333mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg 0.614mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg 0.197mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg 0.156mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.433mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg 0.376mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg 0.188mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.332g 0g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 0.812g Italian bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 1.39g Italian bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Protein bread Italian 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
33%
Protein bread
38%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Protein bread
Protein bread contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/nutrients
  2. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.