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Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared vs. Protein bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared and protein bread different?

  • Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared is richer in manganese, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin K, while protein bread is higher in copper, iron, folate, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared covers your daily need for manganese, 31% more than protein bread.
  • Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared contains 7 times more vitamin E than protein bread. Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared contains 2.66mg of vitamin E, while protein bread contains 0.36mg.

Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared and Bread, protein (includes gluten) types were 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 54% 48% 22% 93% 76% 48% 91% 59% 284% 140%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 37% 28% 156% 139% 50% 79% 53% 192% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.8%
Contains more IronIron +68%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28%
~equal in Zinc ~1.82mg

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% 53% 0% 99% 39% 83% 39% 50% 0% 20% 32% 15%
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% 7.2% 0% 90% 91% 80% 25% 16% 0% 3.3% 87% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +638.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +176.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.36mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.289mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 43% 39% 2%
Protein: 12.45 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 42.71 g
Water: 39.01 g
Other: 2.33 g
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +59.1%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%
~equal in Protein ~12.1g
~equal in Carbs ~43.8g
~equal in Water ~40g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 21% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.722 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.592 g
22% 12% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.332 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.009 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +238.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared Protein bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared Protein bread DV% diff.
Manganese 2.174mg 1.472mg 31%
Iron 2.47mg 4.15mg 21%
Copper 0.227mg 0.417mg 21%
Folate 42µg 116µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.167mg 0.394mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.66mg 0.36mg 15%
Selenium 25.7µg 32.9µg 13%
Fiber 6g 3g 12%
Starch 28.73g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.071mg 11%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.3µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.646mg 0.42mg 5%
Phosphorus 212mg 185mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.592g 1.009g 4%
Calcium 161mg 124mg 4%
Fructose 2.21g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.394mg 0.36mg 3%
Choline 27.2mg 18.7mg 2%
Sodium 455mg 404mg 2%
Magnesium 75mg 65mg 2%
Potassium 254mg 322mg 2%
Fats 3.5g 2.2g 2%
Saturated fat 0.722g 0.332g 2%
Vitamin B3 4.438mg 4.289mg 1%
Protein 12.45g 12.1g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.62g 0.183g 1%
Calories 252kcal 245kcal 0%
Net carbs 36.71g 40.8g N/A
Carbs 42.71g 43.8g 0%
Sugar 4.34g 1.44g N/A
Zinc 1.77mg 1.82mg 0%
Trans fat 0.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0%
Threonine 0.366mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0%
Leucine 0.858mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.199mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0%
Valine 0.518mg 0%
Histidine 0.271mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.441g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared Protein bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
32%
Protein bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
96%
Protein bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Protein bread
Protein bread contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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, whole-wheat, commercially prepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172688/nutrients
  2. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.