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Egg bread vs. Rye bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Egg bread and Rye bread?

  • Egg bread is higher in Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B3, yet Rye bread is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Egg bread's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 17% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Rye bread is lower.

We used Bread, egg and Bread, rye types 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 14% 28% 10% 114% 54% 22% 45% 50% 65% 164%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.83mg
~equal in Selenium ~30.9µg

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% 13% 5.2% 12% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 13% 2.3% 79% 46%
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 1.3% 0.42% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2914.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +477.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.434mg
~equal in Folate ~110µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 g
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.8%
Contains more FatsFats +81.8%
Contains more OtherOther +30%
~equal in Carbs ~48.3g
~equal in Water ~37.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.593 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.106 g
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +75.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg bread Rye bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg bread Rye bread Opinion
Calories 287kcal 259kcal Egg bread
Protein 9.5g 8.5g Egg bread
Fats 6g 3.3g Egg bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Rye bread
Net carbs 45.5g 42.5g Egg bread
Carbs 47.8g 48.3g Rye bread
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Rye bread
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Egg bread
Magnesium 19mg 40mg Rye bread
Calcium 93mg 73mg Egg bread
Potassium 115mg 166mg Rye bread
Iron 3.04mg 2.83mg Egg bread
Sugar 1.78g 3.85g Egg bread
Fiber 2.3g 5.8g Rye bread
Copper 0.162mg 0.186mg Rye bread
Zinc 0.79mg 1.14mg Rye bread
Phosphorus 106mg 125mg Rye bread
Sodium 380mg 603mg Egg bread
Vitamin A 211IU 7IU Egg bread
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg Egg bread
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.33mg Rye bread
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Egg bread
Manganese 0.5mg 0.824mg Rye bread
Selenium 30.1µg 30.9µg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.438mg 0.434mg Egg bread
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.335mg Egg bread
Vitamin B3 4.848mg 3.805mg Egg bread
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.44mg Rye bread
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.075mg Rye bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Egg bread
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1.2µg Rye bread
Folate 105µg 110µg Rye bread
Choline 84.3mg 14.6mg Egg bread
Saturated Fat 1.593g 0.626g Rye bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.302g 1.311g Egg bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.106g 0.799g Egg bread
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.096mg Egg bread
Threonine 0.306mg 0.255mg Egg bread
Isoleucine 0.394mg 0.319mg Egg bread
Leucine 0.692mg 0.579mg Egg bread
Lysine 0.311mg 0.233mg Egg bread
Methionine 0.189mg 0.139mg Egg bread
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 0.411mg Egg bread
Valine 0.443mg 0.379mg Egg bread
Histidine 0.21mg 0.182mg Egg bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Egg bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0g Egg bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg bread Rye bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
39%
Egg bread
31%
Rye bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Egg bread
67%
Rye bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg bread
Egg bread contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/nutrients
  2. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.