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White bread vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are white bread and bread crumbs different?

  • White bread contains less vitamin B1, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and fiber than bread crumbs.
  • Bread crumbs cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 36% more than white bread.
  • White bread contains less sodium.

Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain types were used in this article.

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.5%

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% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.552mg
~equal in Folate ~107µg
~equal in Choline ~14.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +459.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.8%
Contains more FatsFats +59.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.6%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
28% 24% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +60.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +15.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +15%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~2.46g
~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.
White bread Bread crumbs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Bread crumbs DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.967mg 36%
Copper 0.101mg 0.255mg 17%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.919mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg 15%
Iron 3.61mg 4.83mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 6.634mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.403mg 12%
Sodium 490mg 732mg 11%
Phosphorus 98mg 165mg 10%
Protein 8.85g 13.35g 9%
Starch 37.17g 59.66g 9%
Carbs 49.42g 71.98g 8%
Fiber 2.7g 4.5g 7%
Selenium 22µg 25.2µg 6%
Calories 266kcal 395kcal 6%
Zinc 0.74mg 1.45mg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 43mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 6.6µg 5%
Calcium 144mg 183mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.121mg 3%
Fats 3.33g 5.3g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 2.06g 3%
Saturated fat 0.698g 1.203g 2%
Potassium 126mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.08mg 1%
Folate 111µg 107µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 1.023g 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 67.48g N/A
Sugar 5.67g 6.2g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.552mg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Choline 14.6mg 14.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.427mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.544mg 0%
Leucine 0.963mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.232mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.655mg 0%
Valine 0.6mg 0%
Histidine 0.296mg 0%
Fructose 2.43g 2.46g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread Bread crumbs
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
33%
White bread
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients
  2. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.