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Bread sticks vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bread sticks and Italian bread

  • Bread sticks have more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Italian bread have more Folate, and Calcium.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 20% more than Italian bread.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread sticks, plain and Bread, italian.

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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 19% 23% 9.7% 110% 64% 23% 44% 72% 61% 148%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains more IronIron +45.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.191mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.86mg

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% 0.06% 5.8% 0% 118% 67% 82% 23% 11% 0% 3% 143% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +36.4%
Contains more FatsFats +171.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110.5%
Contains more WaterWater +485.2%

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
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.39 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +339.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

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 Italian bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Italian bread Opinion
Calories 412kcal 271kcal Bread sticks
Protein 12g 8.8g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 3.5g Bread sticks
Net carbs 65.4g 46.9g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 50.1g Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 78mg Italian bread
Potassium 124mg 110mg Bread sticks
Iron 4.28mg 2.94mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g 3.17g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 3.2g Italian bread
Copper 0.188mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.88mg 0.86mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 103mg Bread sticks
Sodium 713mg 550mg Italian bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Italian bread
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.29mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.464mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 27.2µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.473mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.292mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 4.381mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.378mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.048mg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.2µg Bread sticks
Folate 162µg 191µg Italian bread
Choline 14.6mg 14.6mg
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 0.812g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 1.39g Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.103mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.245mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.333mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.614mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg 0.197mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg 0.156mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.433mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.376mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.188mg Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Italian 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
44%
Bread sticks
36%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian bread
Italian bread contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.