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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 from White Bread is 45% higher.
  • Bottled water contains less Sodium.

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.
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +1340%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1342.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 3% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +1340%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1342.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +174.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +9800%
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 Water +174.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 46.72g White Bread
Protein 0g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 0g 3.33g White Bread
Carbs 0g 49.42g White Bread
Calories 0kcal 266kcal White Bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 0g 5.67g Bottled water
Fiber 0g 2.7g White Bread
Calcium 10mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 0mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 2mg 23mg White Bread
Phosphorus 0mg 98mg White Bread
Potassium 0mg 126mg White Bread
Sodium 2mg 490mg Bottled water
Zinc 0mg 0.74mg White Bread
Copper 0.007mg 0.101mg White Bread
Manganese 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 0µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.087mg White Bread
Folate 0µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.027g Bottled water
Saturated Fat 0g 0.698g Bottled water
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.599g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.602g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bottled water White 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
0%
Bottled water
35%
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.