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Mayonnaise vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mayonnaise and white bread

  • Mayonnaise is richer in vitamin K and vitamin E, yet white bread is richer in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for mayonnaise is 136% higher.
  • Mayonnaise contains 17 times more saturated fat than white bread. Mayonnaise contains 11.703g of saturated fat, while white bread contains 0.698g.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +2200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +530%
Contains more IronIron +1619%
Contains more CopperCopper +431.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +393.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7557.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +856.5%

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% 5.3% 66% 3% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1390.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81400%
Contains more CholineCholine +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5230%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +987.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2120%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 +2147.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +821.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8570.2%
Contains more WaterWater +68.2%
~equal in Other ~1.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 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 +2711.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2689.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3825%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4760%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Mayonnaise White bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise White bread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 1.602g 287%
Vitamin K 163µg 0.2µg 136%
Fats 74.85g 3.33g 110%
Saturated fat 11.703g 0.698g 50%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.533mg 44%
Iron 0.21mg 3.61mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 16.843g 0.599g 41%
Selenium 2.3µg 22µg 36%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.78mg 30%
Folate 5µg 111µg 27%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.536mg 23%
Calories 680kcal 266kcal 21%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.22mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.243mg 17%
Protein 0.96g 8.85g 16%
Carbs 0.57g 49.42g 16%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Calcium 8mg 144mg 14%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Phosphorus 21mg 98mg 11%
Copper 0.019mg 0.101mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.536mg 7%
Sodium 635mg 490mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.087mg 6%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.74mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 1mg 23mg 5%
Choline 34.2mg 14.6mg 4%
Fructose 0.05g 2.43g 3%
Potassium 20mg 126mg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0.57g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 0.57g 5.67g N/A
Trans fat 0.187g 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.095mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.035mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
41%
Mayonnaise
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White bread
White bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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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