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Bottled water vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bottled water and white bread

  • White bread is richer than bottled water in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for white bread is 45% higher.
  • Bottled water contains less sodium.
  • Bottled water has a lower glycemic index than white bread.

Food types used in this article are Water, bottled, generic 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 1.4% 3% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +1342.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.98 g
Other: 0.02 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 WaterWater +174.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +9800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bottled water White bread DV% diff.
Iron 0mg 3.61mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.533mg 44%
Selenium 0µg 22µg 40%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.78mg 30%
Folate 0µg 111µg 28%
Manganese 0.536mg 23%
Sodium 2mg 490mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.243mg 19%
Protein 0g 8.85g 18%
Carbs 0g 49.42g 16%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Phosphorus 0mg 98mg 14%
Calories 0kcal 266kcal 13%
Calcium 10mg 144mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.602g 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.536mg 11%
Copper 0.007mg 0.101mg 10%
Zinc 0mg 0.74mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.087mg 7%
Magnesium 2mg 23mg 5%
Fats 0g 3.33g 5%
Potassium 0mg 126mg 4%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.698g 3%
Choline 0mg 14.6mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.599g 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bottled water 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
0%
Bottled water
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Bottled water
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bottled water
Bottled water contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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. Bottled water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174158/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.