Bread sticks vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bread sticks and white bread different?
- Bread sticks are higher in selenium, vitamin B2, folate, copper, iron, and vitamin E; however, white bread is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for bread sticks is 28% higher.
- Bread sticks contain 5 times more vitamin E than white bread. While bread sticks contain 1.01mg of vitamin E, white bread contains only 0.22mg.
- White bread has less sodium.
Bread sticks, plain and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +554.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +359.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12 g
Fats:
9.5 g
Carbs:
68.4 g
Water:
6.1 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +497% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.628 g
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 | +495.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 22µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.553mg | 0.243mg | 24% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.628g | 1.602g | 14% |
| Folate | 162µg | 111µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 144mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 490mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.188mg | 0.101mg | 10% |
| Fats | 9.5g | 3.33g | 9% |
| Iron | 4.28mg | 3.61mg | 8% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 266kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.568g | 0.599g | 7% |
| Protein | 12g | 8.85g | 6% |
| Carbs | 68.4g | 49.42g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.01mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.589mg | 0.533mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.281mg | 4.78mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 121mg | 98mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 0.698g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.557mg | 0.536mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.087mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.4g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Potassium | 124mg | 126mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.26g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.54mg | 0.536mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 14.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.458mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| 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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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)