Italian bread vs. Protein bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Italian bread and Protein bread?
- Italian bread is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet Protein bread is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
- Protein bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 44% higher.
- Italian bread has 2 times more Folate than Protein bread. Italian bread has 191µg of Folate, while Protein bread has 116µg.
We used Bread, italian and Bread, protein (includes gluten) types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +217.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
12.1 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
43.8 g
Water:
40 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
~equal in
Other
~1.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.009 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +343.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 271kcal | 245kcal |
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| Protein | 8.8g | 12.1g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 2.2g |
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| Net carbs | 46.9g | 40.8g |
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| Carbs | 50.1g | 43.8g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 65mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 124mg |
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| Potassium | 110mg | 322mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 4.15mg |
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| Sugar | 3.17g | 1.44g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 3g |
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| Copper | 0.191mg | 0.417mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 185mg |
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| Sodium | 550mg | 404mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.36mg |
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| Manganese | 0.464mg | 1.472mg |
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| Selenium | 27.2µg | 32.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.473mg | 0.36mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.394mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.381mg | 4.289mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1.3µg |
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| Folate | 191µg | 116µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 18.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.332g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.812g | 0.183g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 1.009g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.148mg |
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| Threonine | 0.245mg | 0.366mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.471mg |
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| Leucine | 0.614mg | 0.858mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.372mg |
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| Methionine | 0.156mg | 0.199mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.433mg | 0.596mg |
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| Valine | 0.376mg | 0.518mg |
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| Histidine | 0.188mg | 0.271mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Protein bread contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 ($)