Wheat vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wheat and multigrain bread
- Multigrain bread is higher than wheat in manganese, vitamin B6, fiber, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, and copper.
- Multigrain bread covers your daily manganese needs 51% more than wheat.
- The amount of sodium in wheat is lower.
- The glycemic index of wheat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain).
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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 less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +373.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +308.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +536.4% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
14.52 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
47.11 g
Water:
31.46 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +107.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +454.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +239.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.035 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +883.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +737.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 132kcal | 288kcal |
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| Protein | 5.71g | 14.52g |
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| Fats | 0.83g | 4.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.3g | 39.01g |
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| Carbs | 27.6g | 47.11g |
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| Magnesium | 48mg | 85mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 111mg |
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| Potassium | 164mg | 250mg |
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| Iron | 1.76mg | 2.72mg |
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| Sugar | 3.07g | 6.94g |
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| Fiber | 4.3g | 8.1g |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.307mg |
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| Zinc | 1.84mg | 1.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 147mg | 247mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 414mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.4mg |
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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 2.201mg |
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| Selenium | 31.9µg | 35.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 4.394mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.365mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 70µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Choline | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.077g | 0.948g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.826g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 2.035g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.294mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.351mg |
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| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0.604mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.314mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.421mg |
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| Valine | 0.267mg | 0.432mg |
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| Histidine | 0.147mg | 0.215mg |
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| Fructose | 2.67g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
101%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.871g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Multigrain bread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)