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

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How are French rolls and French bread different?

  • French rolls are higher in Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, French bread is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from French bread is 15% higher.
  • French rolls contain 5 times more Monounsaturated Fat than French bread. While French rolls contain 1.961g of Monounsaturated Fat, French bread contains only 0.386g.
  • French rolls have less Sodium.

Rolls, french and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) 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 14% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more IronIron +42.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
~equal in Manganese ~0.573mg
~equal in Selenium ~29.7µg

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% 0% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +260%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +100.9%
Contains more WaterWater +68.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 g
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +408%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.83g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French rolls French bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 rolls French bread Opinion
Calories 277kcal 319kcal French bread
Protein 8.6g 13g French bread
Fats 4.3g 2.14g French rolls
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg French bread
Net carbs 47g 58.83g French bread
Carbs 50.2g 61.93g French bread
Magnesium 20mg 31mg French bread
Calcium 91mg 47mg French rolls
Potassium 114mg 140mg French bread
Iron 2.71mg 3.87mg French bread
Sugar 0.31g 3.59g French rolls
Fiber 3.2g 3.1g French rolls
Copper 0.135mg 0.15mg French bread
Zinc 0.9mg 1.05mg French bread
Phosphorus 84mg 126mg French bread
Sodium 574mg 720mg French rolls
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.19mg French rolls
Manganese 0.559mg 0.573mg French bread
Selenium 27.9µg 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.427mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.37mg French bread
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 5.38mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.616mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.096mg French bread
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.5µg French rolls
Folate 113µg 140µg French bread
Choline 14.8mg 17.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.962g 0.502g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.961g 0.386g French rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 0.83g French rolls
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.255mg 0.316mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.416mg French bread
Leucine 0.608mg 0.762mg French bread
Lysine 0.231mg 0.328mg French bread
Methionine 153mg 0.168mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.38mg 0.476mg French bread
Histidine 0.188mg 0.234mg 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 rolls French 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
32%
French rolls
36%
French bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
66%
French bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French rolls
French rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
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 rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/nutrients
  2. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.