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

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What are the differences between French bread and Raisin bread?

  • French bread is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet Raisin bread is higher in Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • French bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 18% more.
  • French bread has 2 times more Sodium than Raisin bread. While French bread has 720mg of Sodium, Raisin bread has only 347mg.

We used Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Bread, raisin, enriched 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 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.2%
Contains more IronIron +33.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.8%

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 0.33% 0% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +240%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.398mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.9%
Contains more FatsFats +105.6%
Contains more WaterWater +63%

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
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +494.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Raisin bread Opinion
Calories 319kcal 274kcal French bread
Protein 13g 7.9g French bread
Fats 2.14g 4.4g Raisin bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg French bread
Net carbs 58.83g 48g French bread
Carbs 61.93g 52.3g French bread
Magnesium 31mg 26mg French bread
Calcium 47mg 66mg Raisin bread
Potassium 140mg 227mg Raisin bread
Iron 3.87mg 2.9mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g 5.68g French bread
Fiber 3.1g 4.3g Raisin bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.198mg Raisin bread
Zinc 1.05mg 0.72mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 109mg French bread
Sodium 720mg 347mg Raisin bread
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.28mg Raisin bread
Manganese 0.573mg 0.501mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg 20µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.339mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.398mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 3.466mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.387mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.069mg French bread
Vitamin K 0.5µg 1.7µg Raisin bread
Folate 140µg 106µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg 14.6mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 1.081g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 2.294g Raisin bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 0.679g French bread
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.083mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.222mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.287mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.516mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.2mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.128mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.361mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.329mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.167mg 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 Raisin 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
29%
Raisin bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
52%
Raisin bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.579g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.