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Bread sticks vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bread sticks and Bread crumbs different?

  • Bread sticks are higher in Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Bread crumbs are richer in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Bread crumbs is 31% higher.
  • Bread sticks contain 2 times more Folate than Bread crumbs. While Bread sticks contain 162µg of Folate, Bread crumbs contain only 107µg.

Bread sticks, plain and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +731.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more IronIron +12.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65%
~equal in Sodium ~732mg

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% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
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% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.552mg
~equal in Choline ~14.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +79.2%
Contains more OtherOther +39.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.3%
~equal in Carbs ~71.98g
~equal in Water ~6.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 g
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +248.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bread sticks Bread crumbs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Bread sticks Bread crumbs Opinion
Calories 412kcal 395kcal Bread sticks
Protein 12g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 9.5g 5.3g Bread sticks
Net carbs 65.4g 67.48g Bread crumbs
Carbs 68.4g 71.98g Bread crumbs
Magnesium 32mg 43mg Bread crumbs
Calcium 22mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 124mg 196mg Bread crumbs
Iron 4.28mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Sugar 1.26g 6.2g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 4.5g Bread crumbs
Copper 0.188mg 0.255mg Bread crumbs
Zinc 0.88mg 1.45mg Bread crumbs
Starch 59.66g Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 121mg 165mg Bread crumbs
Sodium 713mg 732mg Bread sticks
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.08mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.919mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 37.5µg 25.2µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.403mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.121mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 2.2µg 6.6µg Bread crumbs
Folate 162µg 107µg Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg 14.6mg
Saturated Fat 1.41g 1.203g Bread crumbs
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 1.023g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 2.06g Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.338mg 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.835mg 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.281mg 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.212mg 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.516mg 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.258mg 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Fructose 2.46g Bread crumbs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Bread crumbs
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
44%
Bread sticks
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs 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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/nutrients
  2. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.