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Italian bread vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian bread and Pan dulce different?

  • Italian bread is higher than Pan dulce in Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Italian bread covers your daily need of Folate 21% more than Pan dulce.
  • Italian bread contains 2 times more Sodium than Pan dulce. Italian bread contains 550mg of Sodium, while Pan dulce contains 228mg.

Bread, italian and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread types were 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 19% 23% 9.7% 110% 64% 23% 44% 72% 61% 148%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.5%
~equal in Potassium ~103mg
~equal in Iron ~2.87mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.84mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~94mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.46mg
~equal in Selenium ~26.2µg

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% 0.06% 5.8% 0% 118% 67% 82% 23% 11% 0% 3% 143% 8%
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 4% 1.4% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +99.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +65.7%
Contains more OtherOther +75.9%
Contains more FatsFats +230.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.5%
~equal in Protein ~9.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.39 g
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +330.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian bread Pan dulce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian bread Pan dulce Opinion
Calories 271kcal 367kcal Pan dulce
Protein 8.8g 9.42g Pan dulce
Fats 3.5g 11.58g Pan dulce
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Pan dulce
Net carbs 46.9g 54.08g Pan dulce
Carbs 50.1g 56.38g Pan dulce
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Italian bread
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Italian bread
Calcium 78mg 86mg Pan dulce
Potassium 110mg 103mg Italian bread
Iron 2.94mg 2.87mg Italian bread
Sugar 3.17g 12.5g Italian bread
Fiber 3.2g 2.3g Italian bread
Copper 0.191mg 0.121mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.86mg 0.84mg Italian bread
Starch 37.8g Pan dulce
Phosphorus 103mg 94mg Italian bread
Sodium 550mg 228mg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 1IU 23IU Pan dulce
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Pan dulce
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.29mg
Manganese 0.464mg 0.46mg Italian bread
Selenium 27.2µg 26.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.377mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.23mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 3.463mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.59mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.057mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Pan dulce
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.6µg Pan dulce
Folate 191µg 108µg Italian bread
Trans Fat 1.103g Italian bread
Choline 14.6mg 29.1mg Pan dulce
Saturated Fat 0g 2.183g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 3.499g Pan dulce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 1.53g Pan dulce
Tryptophan 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.188mg Italian bread
Fructose 4.05g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Pan dulce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian bread Pan dulce
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%
Italian bread
30%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.183g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/nutrients
  2. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.