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 for 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +217.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +30.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +41.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +714.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +176.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +43% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Other:
1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +76.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +42.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +36.2% |
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Carbs
~51.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +181.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 1.377mg | 0.577mg | 35% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.71mg | 23% |
Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
Phosphorus | 188mg | 105mg | 12% |
Calcium | 165mg | 52mg | 11% |
Fiber | 4.7g | 2.2g | 10% |
Folate | 86µg | 123µg | 9% |
Selenium | 33.4µg | 28.6µg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 4.817mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 0.855g | 6% |
Magnesium | 59mg | 32mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.198mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
Protein | 12.96g | 10.75g | 4% |
Zinc | 1.47mg | 1.04mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 0.107mg | 4% |
Choline | 22.1mg | 8mg | 3% |
Potassium | 223mg | 117mg | 3% |
Fats | 4.27g | 2.42g | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.427mg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 0.989g | 0.529g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.019g | 0.362g | 2% |
Calories | 313kcal | 272kcal | 2% |
Iron | 4.09mg | 3.91mg | 2% |
Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
Carbs | 55.77g | 51.88g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 51.07g | 49.68g | N/A |
Sugar | 6.42g | 4.62g | N/A |
Sodium | 601mg | 602mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 0.455mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.299mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.461mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | 0.063g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | 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
36%

40%

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 richer in vitamins?

Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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)