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White bread vs. Lavash (Armenian Bread) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are white bread and lavash (Armenian Bread) different?

  • White bread has more polyunsaturated fat than lavash (Armenian Bread).
  • White bread contains 11 times more selenium than lavash (Armenian Bread). While white bread contains 22µg of selenium, lavash (Armenian Bread) contains only 2µg.
  • White bread has less sodium.

Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Lavash (Armenian Bread) are the varieties 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 19% 6.3% 11% 45% 110% 19% 213% 104% 65% 11%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +585.7%
Contains more IronIron +200.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1000%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +406.1%
~equal in Potassium ~125mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.5mg

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% 7.4% 0% 25% 9.2% 45% 0% 18% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +507.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +326.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 60% 27% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 60.3 g
Water: 27 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +177.5%
Contains more WaterWater +34.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%
~equal in Protein ~8.7g

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
25% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +499%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.3%

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 Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Lavash (Armenian Bread) DV% diff.
Phosphorus 98mg 496mg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.1mg 36%
Selenium 22µg 2µg 36%
Iron 3.61mg 1.2mg 30%
Copper 0.101mg 0.33mg 25%
Folate 111µg 26µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.04mg 16%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 2.4mg 15%
Sodium 490mg 796mg 13%
Calcium 144mg 21mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.5g 7%
Carbs 49.42g 60.3g 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Fats 3.33g 1.2g 3%
Saturated fat 0.698g 0.2g 2%
Fiber 2.7g 3.1g 2%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.5mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 0.1g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.08mg 1%
Calories 266kcal 281kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.37mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 27mg 1%
Protein 8.85g 8.7g 0%
Net carbs 46.72g N/A
Potassium 126mg 125mg 0%
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Zinc 0.74mg 0.7mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
White bread Lavash (Armenian 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
33%
White bread
10%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
60%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.498g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.