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

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How are French bread and Oatmeal bread different?

  • French bread is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Oatmeal bread is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from French bread is 20% higher.
  • French bread contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Oatmeal bread. While French bread contains 0.616mg of Vitamin B5, Oatmeal bread contains only 0.341mg.
  • Oatmeal bread has less Sodium.

Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Bread, oatmeal are the varieties used 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 26% 20% 13% 101% 70% 28% 54% 58% 123% 134%
Contains more IronIron +43.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64%
~equal in Potassium ~142mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.02mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~126mg

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% 0.96% 9.6% 0% 100% 55% 59% 20% 16% 3.8% 3.8% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.399mg
~equal in Choline ~18.7mg

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
8% 4% 49% 37% 2%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 36.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
Contains more FatsFats +105.6%
Contains more WaterWater +78.1%

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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.578 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.702 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +308.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.1%

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 Oatmeal bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Oatmeal bread Opinion
Calories 319kcal 269kcal French bread
Protein 13g 8.4g French bread
Fats 2.14g 4.4g Oatmeal bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg French bread
Net carbs 58.83g 44.5g French bread
Carbs 61.93g 48.5g French bread
Magnesium 31mg 37mg Oatmeal bread
Calcium 47mg 66mg Oatmeal bread
Potassium 140mg 142mg Oatmeal bread
Iron 3.87mg 2.7mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g 8.14g French bread
Fiber 3.1g 4g Oatmeal bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.209mg Oatmeal bread
Zinc 1.05mg 1.02mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 126mg
Sodium 720mg 447mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Oatmeal bread
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.48mg Oatmeal bread
Manganese 0.573mg 0.94mg Oatmeal bread
Selenium 29.7µg 24.6µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.399mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.24mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 3.136mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.341mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.068mg French bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin K 0.5µg 1.5µg Oatmeal bread
Folate 140µg 62µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg 18.7mg Oatmeal bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 0.703g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 1.578g Oatmeal bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 1.702g Oatmeal bread
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.116mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.247mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.325mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.608mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.27mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.152mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.414mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.393mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.186mg French 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 Oatmeal 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
25%
Oatmeal bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
63%
Oatmeal bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
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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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.
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. Oatmeal bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172678/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.