Multigrain bread vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between multigrain bread and white bread
- Multigrain bread is higher in manganese, selenium, copper, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium, yet white bread is higher in vitamin B1, iron, and folate.
- Multigrain bread covers your daily manganese needs 72% more than white bread.
- Multigrain bread contains 4 times more magnesium than white bread. While multigrain bread contains 85mg of magnesium, white bread contains only 23mg.
- The glycemic index of multigrain bread is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 | +269.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +310.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +97.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.52 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
47.11 g
Water:
31.46 g
Other:
2.31 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.8% |
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Carbs
~49.42g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.035 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.84 g
Fructose:
2.67 g
Lactose:
0.62 g
Maltose:
1.82 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +17.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~2.43g
~equal in
Maltose
~1.67g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.201mg | 0.536mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 35.8µg | 22µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.243mg | 0.533mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.307mg | 0.101mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 8.1g | 2.7g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 98mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 23mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.087mg | 15% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Protein | 14.52g | 8.85g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.72mg | 3.61mg | 11% |
| Folate | 70µg | 111µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.85mg | 0.74mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.243mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 126mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.365mg | 0.536mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 490mg | 3% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 14.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 144mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.035g | 1.602g | 3% |
| Fats | 4.6g | 3.33g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.394mg | 4.78mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.948g | 0.698g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.599g | 1% |
| Calories | 288kcal | 266kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 47.11g | 49.42g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 39.01g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.94g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.351mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 2.67g | 2.43g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
26%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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