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Wheat vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wheat and wheat Bread

  • Wheat Bread is richer than wheat in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, calcium, manganese, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for wheat Bread is 29% higher.
  • Wheat contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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.
Wheat
Wheat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 2.7% 14% 66% 69% 50% 63% 1% 134% 174%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more IronIron +132.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.198mg
~equal in Selenium ~33.4µg

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.
Wheat
Wheat
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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% 0.24% 4.8% 0% 24% 6.9% 43% 0% 16% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +681.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
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6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +169%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127%
Contains more FatsFats +414.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.1%
Contains more OtherOther +307.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.243 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1113.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +607.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Wheat Bread Opinion
Calories 132kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Protein 5.71g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 0.83g 4.27g Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Net carbs 23.3g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Carbs 27.6g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Magnesium 48mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Calcium 9mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 164mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Iron 1.76mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Sugar 3.07g 6.42g Wheat
Fiber 4.3g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Copper 0.207mg 0.198mg Wheat
Zinc 1.84mg 1.47mg Wheat
Phosphorus 147mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 8mg 601mg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Wheat
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.24mg
Manganese 1.03mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 31.9µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin K 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Folate 11µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Trans Fat 0.002g Wheat Bread
Choline 22.1mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.989g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 1.019g Wheat Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.172mg 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.432mg 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.161mg 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.097mg 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.267mg 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.147mg 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Wheat 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
8%
Wheat
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/nutrients
  2. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.