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Rye vs. Pumpernickel bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between rye and pumpernickel bread?

  • Rye is richer in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc, yet pumpernickel bread is richer in selenium and folate.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 55% higher.
  • Rye has 4 times more Vitamin B5 than pumpernickel bread. Rye has 1.456mg of Vitamin B5, while pumpernickel bread has 0.404mg.
  • Rye contains less sodium.
  • Rye has a lower glycemic index than pumpernickel bread.

We used Rye grain and Bread, pumpernickel types in this comparison.

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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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.87mg

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.
Rye
Rye
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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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +637.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.327mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.7%
Contains more FatsFats +90.2%
Contains more WaterWater +257.5%
Contains more OtherOther +78.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.237 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +348.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Pumpernickel bread Opinion
Calories 338kcal 250kcal Rye
Protein 10.34g 8.7g Rye
Fats 1.63g 3.1g Pumpernickel bread
Net carbs 60.76g 41g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 47.5g Rye
Magnesium 110mg 54mg Rye
Calcium 24mg 68mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 510mg 208mg Rye
Iron 2.63mg 2.87mg Pumpernickel bread
Sugar 0.98g 0.53g Pumpernickel bread
Fiber 15.1g 6.5g Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.287mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 1.48mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 178mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 596mg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Rye
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.42mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 1.305mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 24.5µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.327mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.305mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 3.091mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.404mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.126mg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.8µg Rye
Folate 38µg 93µg Pumpernickel bread
Choline 30.4mg 14.6mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.437g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 0.932g Pumpernickel bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 1.237g Pumpernickel bread
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.097mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg 0.267mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.334mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.563mg 0.602mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.286mg 0.248mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg 0.155mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.422mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg 0.396mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.189mg 0.196mg Pumpernickel bread
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye Pumpernickel 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
35%
Rye
27%
Pumpernickel bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
78%
Pumpernickel bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/nutrients
  2. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.