French bread vs. Oat bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between french bread and oat bread?
- French bread is higher in folate and iron, yet oat bread is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, fiber, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- French bread's daily need coverage for sodium is 16% more.
- French bread has 2 times more folate than oat bread. While french bread has 140µg of folate, oat bread has only 81µg.
- The amount of sodium in oat bread is lower.
- The glycemic index of oat bread is lower.
We used Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Bread, oat bran 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +140% |
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:
10.4 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
39.8 g
Water:
44 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.5% |
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
0.697 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.694 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +311.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.1% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 720mg | 353mg | 16% |
| Folate | 140µg | 81µg | 15% |
| Iron | 3.87mg | 3.12mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.573mg | 0.779mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 61.93g | 39.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.427mg | 0.504mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | 1.694g | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 4.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 13g | 10.4g | 5% |
| Calories | 319kcal | 236kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 2.14g | 4.4g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.386g | 1.59g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.38mg | 4.831mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.346mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.135mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 126mg | 141mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.616mg | 0.581mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.502g | 0.697g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.89mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 30µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 58.83g | 35.3g | N/A |
| Potassium | 140mg | 147mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.59g | 7.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 18.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.316mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.762mg | 0.733mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.328mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.168mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.543mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.476mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.234mg | 0.225mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat bread contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.195g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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