French bread vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are French bread and White Bread different?
- French bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Copper, however, White Bread is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from French bread is 14% higher.
- French bread contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than White Bread. While French bread contains 0.37mg of Vitamin B2, White Bread contains only 0.243mg.
- White Bread has less Sodium.
Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
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Magnesium
+34.8%
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Phosphorus
+28.6%
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Potassium
+11.1%
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Zinc
+41.9%
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Copper
+48.5%
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Selenium
+35%
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Calcium
+206.4%
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Sodium
-31.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.61
Equal in Potassium - 126
Equal in Manganese - 0.536
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Magnesium
+34.8%
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Phosphorus
+28.6%
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Potassium
+11.1%
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Zinc
+41.9%
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Copper
+48.5%
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Selenium
+35%
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Calcium
+206.4%
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Sodium
-31.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.61
Equal in Potassium - 126
Equal in Manganese - 0.536
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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+52.3%
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Vitamin B3
+12.6%
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Vitamin B5
+14.9%
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Vitamin B6
+10.3%
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Folate
+26.1%
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Vitamin K
+150%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+15.8%
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Vitamin B1
+24.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.087
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+52.3%
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Vitamin B3
+12.6%
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Vitamin B5
+14.9%
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Vitamin B6
+10.3%
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Folate
+26.1%
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Vitamin K
+150%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+15.8%
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Vitamin B1
+24.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.087
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+46.9%
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Carbs
+25.3%
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+17.2%
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Fats
+55.6%
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Water
+76.7%
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
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2.32 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
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1.98 g
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Protein
+46.9%
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Carbs
+25.3%
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+17.2%
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Fats
+55.6%
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Water
+76.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-28.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+55.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+93%
Saturated Fat:
0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.83 g
Saturated Fat:
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.602 g
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Saturated Fat
-28.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+55.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+93%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 58.83g | 46.72g | |
Protein | 13g | 8.85g | |
Fats | 2.14g | 3.33g | |
Carbs | 61.93g | 49.42g | |
Calories | 319kcal | 266kcal | |
Starch | 37.17g | ||
Fructose | 2.43g | ||
Sugar | 3.59g | 5.67g | |
Fiber | 3.1g | 2.7g | |
Calcium | 47mg | 144mg | |
Iron | 3.87mg | 3.61mg | |
Magnesium | 31mg | 23mg | |
Phosphorus | 126mg | 98mg | |
Potassium | 140mg | 126mg | |
Sodium | 720mg | 490mg | |
Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.74mg | |
Copper | 0.15mg | 0.101mg | |
Manganese | 0.573mg | 0.536mg | |
Selenium | 29.7µg | 22µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.22mg | |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.427mg | 0.533mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.243mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 5.38mg | 4.78mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.616mg | 0.536mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.087mg | |
Folate | 140µg | 111µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.134mg | ||
Threonine | 0.316mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.416mg | ||
Leucine | 0.762mg | ||
Lysine | 0.328mg | ||
Methionine | 0.168mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.543mg | ||
Valine | 0.476mg | ||
Histidine | 0.234mg | ||
Trans Fat | 0.027g | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.502g | 0.698g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.386g | 0.599g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | 1.602g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | 0.166g |
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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
39%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)