Wheat Bread vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Wheat Bread and Dough
- Wheat Bread is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Magnesium, and Copper, yet Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wheat Bread is 35% higher.
- Wheat Bread contains 3 times more Calcium than Dough. Wheat Bread contains 165mg of Calcium, while Dough contains 52mg.
Food types used in this article are Bread, wheat, toasted and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).
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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.
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Calcium
+217.3%
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Magnesium
+84.4%
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Phosphorus
+79%
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Potassium
+90.6%
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Zinc
+41.3%
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Copper
+30.3%
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Manganese
+138.6%
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Selenium
+16.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.91
Equal in Sodium - 602
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Calcium
+217.3%
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Magnesium
+84.4%
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Phosphorus
+79%
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Potassium
+90.6%
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Zinc
+41.3%
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Copper
+30.3%
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Manganese
+138.6%
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Selenium
+16.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.91
Equal in Sodium - 602
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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Vitamin E
+14.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+29.7%
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Vitamin B6
+43%
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Vitamin K
+714.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+61.7%
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Vitamin B2
+11.8%
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Folate
+43%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.455
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Vitamin E
+14.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+29.7%
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Vitamin B6
+43%
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Vitamin K
+714.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+61.7%
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Vitamin B2
+11.8%
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Folate
+43%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.455
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+20.6%
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Fats
+76.4%
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Other
+42.1%
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Water
+36.2%
Equal in Carbs - 51.88
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
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1.95 g
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Protein
+20.6%
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Fats
+76.4%
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+42.1%
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Water
+36.2%
Equal in Carbs - 51.88
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+181.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+101.2%
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Saturated Fat
-46.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.72 g
Saturated Fat:
0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.855 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+181.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+101.2%
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Saturated Fat
-46.5%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 51.07g | 49.68g |
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Protein | 12.96g | 10.75g |
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Fats | 4.27g | 2.42g |
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Carbs | 55.77g | 51.88g |
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Calories | 313kcal | 272kcal |
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Starch | 44.23g |
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Fructose | 0.51g |
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Sugar | 6.42g | 4.62g |
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Fiber | 4.7g | 2.2g |
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Calcium | 165mg | 52mg |
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Iron | 4.09mg | 3.91mg |
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Magnesium | 59mg | 32mg |
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Phosphorus | 188mg | 105mg |
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Potassium | 223mg | 117mg |
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Sodium | 601mg | 602mg |
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Zinc | 1.47mg | 1.04mg |
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Copper | 0.198mg | 0.152mg |
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Manganese | 1.377mg | 0.577mg |
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Selenium | 33.4µg | 28.6µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.21mg |
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Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.71mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.427mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 4.817mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 0.455mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 0.107mg |
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Folate | 86µg | 123µg |
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Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 0.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.092mg |
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Threonine | 0.299mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.258mg |
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Leucine | 0.461mg |
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Lysine | 0.215mg |
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Methionine | 0.105mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.315mg |
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Valine | 0.31mg |
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Histidine | 0.15mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.005g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.989g | 0.529g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.019g | 0.362g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 0.855g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | 0.063g |
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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
38%

43%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%

63%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is cheaper?

Dough is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.