French bread vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between French bread and Multigrain bread?
- French bread is richer in Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
- Multigrain bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 71% higher.
- French bread has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Multigrain bread. French bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin B2, while Multigrain bread has 0.142mg.
- Multigrain bread contains less Sodium.
We used Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +42.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +174.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.5% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +64.6% |
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:
14.52 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
47.11 g
Water:
31.46 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.6% |
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Other
~2.31g
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
0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.035 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +114% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 319kcal | 288kcal |
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| Protein | 13g | 14.52g |
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| Fats | 2.14g | 4.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 58.83g | 39.01g |
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| Carbs | 61.93g | 47.11g |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 85mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 111mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 250mg |
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| Iron | 3.87mg | 2.72mg |
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| Sugar | 3.59g | 6.94g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 8.1g |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.307mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 126mg | 247mg |
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| Sodium | 720mg | 414mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.4mg |
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| Manganese | 0.573mg | 2.201mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg | 35.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.427mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.38mg | 4.394mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.616mg | 0.365mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 140µg | 70µg |
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| Choline | 17.5mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.502g | 0.948g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.386g | 0.826g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | 2.035g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.316mg | 0.294mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0.351mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg | 0.604mg |
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| Lysine | 0.328mg | 0.314mg |
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| Methionine | 0.168mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.543mg | 0.421mg |
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| Valine | 0.476mg | 0.432mg |
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| Histidine | 0.234mg | 0.215mg |
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| Fructose | 2.67g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
101%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.446g)
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.