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Lavash (Armenian Bread) vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between lavash (Armenian Bread) and wheat Bread

  • Lavash (Armenian Bread) has more phosphorus; however, wheat Bread is higher in selenium, calcium, monounsaturated fat, potassium, vitamin B3, iron, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Wheat Bread contains 3 times less phosphorus than lavash (Armenian Bread). Lavash (Armenian Bread) contains 496mg of phosphorus, while wheat Bread contains 188mg.
  • Wheat Bread has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of lavash (Armenian Bread) is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Lavash (Armenian Bread) and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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% 6.3% 11% 45% 110% 19% 213% 104% 65% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +685.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.4%
Contains more IronIron +240.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1570%

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% 7.4% 0% 25% 9.2% 45% 0% 18% 0% 0% 20% 0%
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% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +855%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +230.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 60% 27% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 60.3 g
Water: 27 g
Other: 2.8 g
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49%
Contains more FatsFats +255.8%
~equal in Carbs ~55.77g
~equal in Other ~2.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +919%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lavash (Armenian Bread) Wheat Bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lavash (Armenian Bread) Wheat Bread DV% diff.
Selenium 2µg 33.4µg 57%
Phosphorus 496mg 188mg 44%
Manganese 0.5mg 1.377mg 38%
Iron 1.2mg 4.09mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.439mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.382mg 26%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 6.25mg 24%
Folate 26µg 86µg 15%
Copper 0.33mg 0.198mg 15%
Calcium 21mg 165mg 14%
Protein 8.7g 12.96g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 9%
Sodium 796mg 601mg 8%
Magnesium 27mg 59mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 1.72g 8%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.47mg 7%
Fiber 3.1g 4.7g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.153mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Fats 1.2g 4.27g 5%
Choline 22.1mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.2g 0.989g 4%
Potassium 125mg 223mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 1.019g 2%
Calories 281kcal 313kcal 2%
Carbs 60.3g 55.77g 2%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 51.07g N/A
Sugar 6.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0%
Valine 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lavash (Armenian Bread) Wheat 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
10%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.789g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.