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

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What are the differences between French bread and Egg bread?

  • French bread is higher in Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B5, yet Egg bread is higher in Choline, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2.
  • Egg bread's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 17% more.
  • French bread has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Egg bread. While French bread has 0.616mg of Vitamin B5, Egg bread has only 0.282mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Egg bread is lower.

We used Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Bread, egg 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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.162mg
~equal in Selenium ~30.1µg

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.438mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.848mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
Contains more FatsFats +180.4%
Contains more WaterWater +68.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.593 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.106 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +496.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Egg bread Opinion
Calories 319kcal 287kcal French bread
Protein 13g 9.5g French bread
Fats 2.14g 6g Egg bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg French bread
Net carbs 58.83g 45.5g French bread
Carbs 61.93g 47.8g French bread
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg French bread
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Egg bread
Magnesium 31mg 19mg French bread
Calcium 47mg 93mg Egg bread
Potassium 140mg 115mg French bread
Iron 3.87mg 3.04mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g 1.78g Egg bread
Fiber 3.1g 2.3g French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.162mg Egg bread
Zinc 1.05mg 0.79mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 106mg French bread
Sodium 720mg 380mg Egg bread
Vitamin A 0IU 211IU Egg bread
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg Egg bread
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.26mg Egg bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Egg bread
Manganese 0.573mg 0.5mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg 30.1µg Egg bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.438mg Egg bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.436mg Egg bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 4.848mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.282mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.064mg French bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Egg bread
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.9µg Egg bread
Folate 140µg 105µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg 84.3mg Egg bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 1.593g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 2.302g Egg bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 1.106g Egg bread
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.112mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.306mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.394mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.692mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.311mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.189mg Egg bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.475mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.443mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.21mg French bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Egg bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.012g Egg bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French bread Egg 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
36%
French bread
39%
Egg bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
57%
Egg bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.091g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg bread
Egg bread contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/nutrients
  2. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.