Pumpernickel bread vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pumpernickel bread and french bread
- Pumpernickel bread has more manganese, copper, fiber, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, french bread has more vitamin B3, iron, folate, selenium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pumpernickel bread is 32% higher.
- French bread has 2 times less fiber than pumpernickel bread. Pumpernickel bread has 6.5g of fiber, while french bread has 3.1g.
- French bread has a higher glycemic index than pumpernickel bread.
Food types used in this article are Bread, pumpernickel and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough).
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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 | +74.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +127.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
3.1 g
Carbs:
47.5 g
Water:
37.9 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.237 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +141.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.305mg | 0.573mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.287mg | 0.15mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.091mg | 5.38mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 3.1g | 14% |
| Iron | 2.87mg | 3.87mg | 13% |
| Folate | 93µg | 140µg | 12% |
| Selenium | 24.5µg | 29.7µg | 9% |
| Protein | 8.7g | 13g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.327mg | 0.427mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 126mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 47.5g | 61.93g | 5% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 720mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.305mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.404mg | 0.616mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 1.05mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.237g | 0.83g | 3% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 319kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 140mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.126mg | 0.096mg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 17.5mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.932g | 0.386g | 1% |
| Fats | 3.1g | 2.14g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 41g | 58.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.53g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.437g | 0.502g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0.762mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.155mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.422mg | 0.543mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.396mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | 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
27%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpernickel bread contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)