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White bread vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between white bread and dinner rolls

  • White bread contains less vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin K, vitamin B12, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat than dinner rolls.
  • Dinner rolls have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dinner rolls is 62, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve).

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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 19% 53% 12% 140% 45% 27% 52% 61% 76% 146%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.8%
~equal in Iron ~3.72mg
~equal in Sodium ~467mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.582mg

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 0.67% 0.33% 5.6% 0% 132% 86% 101% 27% 22% 16% 27% 76% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.526mg
~equal in Folate ~101µg
~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
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more WaterWater +28.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.7%
Contains more FatsFats +94.3%
Contains more OtherOther +10.6%
~equal in Carbs ~52.04g

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
24% 33% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.375 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +214%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.6%

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 Dinner rolls
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Dinner rolls DV% diff.
Starch 37.17g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.374mg 10%
Selenium 22µg 26.8µg 9%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 10.6µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 2.509g 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Fats 3.33g 6.47g 5%
Copper 0.101mg 0.135mg 4%
Protein 8.85g 10.86g 4%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 5.367mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 1.881g 3%
Saturated fat 0.698g 1.375g 3%
Folate 111µg 101µg 3%
Calcium 144mg 178mg 3%
Fiber 2.7g 2g 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Phosphorus 98mg 122mg 3%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.582mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.452mg 2%
Calories 266kcal 310kcal 2%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.99mg 2%
Carbs 49.42g 52.04g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.526mg 1%
Sodium 490mg 467mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.097mg 1%
Iron 3.61mg 3.72mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 26mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 46.72g 50.04g N/A
Potassium 126mg 139mg 0%
Sugar 5.67g 5.55g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.28mg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 0g N/A
Choline 14.6mg 14.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.286mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0%
Leucine 0.729mg 0%
Lysine 0.233mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.506mg 0%
Valine 0.401mg 0%
Histidine 0.222mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.224g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread Dinner rolls
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
39%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.677g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.