Chickpeas vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chickpeas and wheat Bread
- Chickpeas have more folate, copper, and fiber; however, wheat Bread has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, manganese, and iron.
- Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 54% more.
- Chickpeas have 2 times more folate than wheat Bread. Chickpeas have 172µg of folate, while wheat Bread has 86µg.
- Chickpeas are lower in sodium.
- Wheat Bread has a higher glycemic index than chickpeas.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Bread, wheat, toasted.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +30.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +802.7% |
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 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +278.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +506.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1088.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
2.59 g
Carbs:
27.42 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
0.92 g
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +148.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +201.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.269 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.156 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +74.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.8% |
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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| Selenium | 3.7µg | 33.4µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.526mg | 6.25mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.116mg | 0.439mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 601mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.382mg | 25% |
| Folate | 172µg | 86µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.352mg | 0.198mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.89mg | 4.09mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 1.03mg | 1.377mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 165mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 4.7g | 12% |
| Carbs | 27.42g | 55.77g | 9% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 12.96g | 8% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 313kcal | 7% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 22.1mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.156g | 1.72g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.286mg | 0.456mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.269g | 0.989g | 3% |
| Fats | 2.59g | 4.27g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 188mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 291mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.153mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 5.7µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.53mg | 1.47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.583g | 1.019g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.82g | 51.07g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 6.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.329mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.38mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.631mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.593mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.475mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.372mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.244mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | N/A |
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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
21%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chickpeas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.