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Almonds vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between almonds and white bread

  • Almonds have more vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc; however, white bread is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
  • Almonds cover your daily vitamin E needs 169% more than white bread.
  • White bread has 12 times less magnesium than almonds. Almonds have 270mg of magnesium, while white bread has 23mg.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white bread is 73, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1073.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +481.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +920.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +321.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +390.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +306.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +436.6%
~equal in Iron ~3.61mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +368.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +256.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +152.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
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 ProteinProtein +139%
Contains more FatsFats +1399.4%
Contains more OtherOther +49.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.3%
Contains more WaterWater +725.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5167.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +669.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +5062.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +823.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2109.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +4075%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds White bread DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.22mg 169%
Copper 1.031mg 0.101mg 103%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 0.599g 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 1.602g 72%
Fats 49.93g 3.33g 72%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.536mg 71%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.243mg 69%
Magnesium 270mg 23mg 59%
Phosphorus 481mg 98mg 55%
Fiber 12.5g 2.7g 39%
Selenium 4.1µg 22µg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.533mg 27%
Protein 21.15g 8.85g 25%
Zinc 3.12mg 0.74mg 22%
Sodium 1mg 490mg 21%
Potassium 733mg 126mg 18%
Folate 44µg 111µg 17%
Calories 579kcal 266kcal 16%
Starch 0.72g 37.17g 15%
Saturated fat 3.802g 0.698g 14%
Calcium 269mg 144mg 13%
Carbs 21.55g 49.42g 9%
Choline 52.1mg 14.6mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 4.78mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.087mg 4%
Fructose 0.11g 2.43g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.536mg 1%
Iron 3.71mg 3.61mg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds White bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.104g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds 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 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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.

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