French bread vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between french bread and italian bread
- French bread has more iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while italian bread has more folate.
- Italian bread covers your daily need for folate, 13% more than french bread.
- The amount of sodium in italian bread is lower.
- Italian bread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of italian bread is 59, while the glycemic index of french bread is 78.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Bread, italian.
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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 | +14.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +140% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.5% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 140µg | 191µg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.87mg | 2.94mg | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 8.8g | 8% |
| Sodium | 720mg | 550mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.292mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.38mg | 4.381mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.191mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.616mg | 0.378mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 27.2µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.573mg | 0.464mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.048mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 61.93g | 50.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.427mg | 0.473mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | 1.39g | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 126mg | 103mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.502g | 0g | 2% |
| Calories | 319kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 2.14g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.386g | 0.812g | 1% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 14.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 110mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 58.83g | 46.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.59g | 3.17g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 3.2g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.316mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.762mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.328mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.168mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.543mg | 0.433mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.476mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.234mg | 0.188mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | 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
36%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian bread contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.