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Pumpernickel bread vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pumpernickel bread and french toast

  • Pumpernickel bread has more manganese, copper, iron, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, french toast is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B12.
  • Pumpernickel bread covers your daily need for manganese, 49% more than french toast.
  • Pumpernickel bread has 5 times more copper than french toast. While pumpernickel bread has 0.287mg of copper, french toast has only 0.058mg.
  • Pumpernickel bread has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of french toast is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pumpernickel and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +217.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.2%
Contains more IronIron +71.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +394.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +594.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.6%

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% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.321mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 g
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
Contains more FatsFats +248.4%
Contains more WaterWater +44.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 36% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.237 g
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +385.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpernickel bread French toast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpernickel bread French toast DV% diff.
Manganese 1.305mg 0.188mg 49%
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg 39%
Fiber 6.5g 26%
Copper 0.287mg 0.058mg 25%
Iron 2.87mg 1.67mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 124µg 14%
Folate 93µg 43µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Fats 3.1g 10.8g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.204mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.437g 2.723g 10%
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 1.628mg 9%
Magnesium 54mg 17mg 9%
Phosphorus 178mg 117mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.932g 4.524g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 2.594g 9%
Carbs 47.5g 25g 8%
Selenium 24.5µg 20.1µg 8%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.67mg 7%
Sodium 596mg 479mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.074mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.549mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Calcium 68mg 100mg 3%
Protein 8.7g 7.7g 2%
Potassium 208mg 134mg 2%
Calories 250kcal 229kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.321mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 41g 25g N/A
Sugar 0.53g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.375mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0.621mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.155mg 0.188mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.389mg 0%
Valine 0.396mg 0.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel bread French toast
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
27%
Pumpernickel bread
25%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
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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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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/nutrients
  2. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.