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

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The main differences between pan dulce and white bread

  • Pan dulce is richer in selenium and monounsaturated fat, yet white bread is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for white bread is 13% higher.
  • Pan dulce has a lower glycemic index than white bread.

Food types used in this article are Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.3%
Contains more IronIron +25.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg

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 4% 1.7% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 16%
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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.243mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.536mg
~equal in Folate ~111µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +247.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.1%
Contains more WaterWater +69.1%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%
~equal in Protein ~8.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
24% 21% 55%
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 +484.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.602g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
87% 4% 6% 4%
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +128%
Contains more FructoseFructose +66.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +65.3%
~equal in Starch ~37.17g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Pan dulce White bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pan dulce White bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.533mg 13%
Fats 11.58g 3.33g 13%
Sodium 228mg 490mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg 10%
Iron 2.87mg 3.61mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.463mg 4.78mg 8%
Selenium 26.2µg 22µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.499g 0.599g 7%
Saturated fat 2.183g 0.698g 7%
Calcium 86mg 144mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Calories 367kcal 266kcal 5%
Manganese 0.46mg 0.536mg 3%
Choline 29.1mg 14.6mg 3%
Fiber 2.3g 2.7g 2%
Fructose 4.05g 2.43g 2%
Copper 0.121mg 0.101mg 2%
Carbs 56.38g 49.42g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.087mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.536mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Folate 108µg 111µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.243mg 1%
Protein 9.42g 8.85g 1%
Potassium 103mg 126mg 1%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.74mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Phosphorus 94mg 98mg 1%
Net carbs 54.08g 46.72g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 12.5g 5.67g N/A
Starch 37.8g 37.17g 0%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.22mg 0%
Trans fat 1.103g 0.027g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.602g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pan dulce White 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
30%
Pan dulce
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Pan dulce
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.485g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/nutrients
  2. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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