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

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A recap on differences between White Bread and Multigrain bread

  • White Bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Folate, yet Multigrain bread is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily Manganese needs 72% more than White Bread.
  • White Bread contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Multigrain bread. While White Bread contains 0.533mg of Vitamin B1, Multigrain bread contains only 0.243mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
White Bread
White Bread
2
:
8
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Calcium +29.7%
Contains more Iron +32.7%
Contains more Magnesium +269.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +152%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +204%
Contains more Manganese +310.6%
Contains more Selenium +62.7%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Multigrain bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Contains more Calcium +29.7%
Contains more Iron +32.7%
Contains more Magnesium +269.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +152%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +204%
Contains more Manganese +310.6%
Contains more Selenium +62.7%

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.
White Bread
White Bread
6
:
4
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Folate +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.394
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Multigrain bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.8%
Contains more Folate +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.394

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
2
:
3
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Fats +38.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Carbs - 47.11
White Bread
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
Multigrain bread
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Fats +38.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Carbs - 47.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
1
:
2
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27%
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Multigrain bread
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
1
:
4
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +17.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 2.67
Equal in Maltose - 1.82
White Bread
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
Multigrain bread
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +17.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 2.67
Equal in Maltose - 1.82

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 Multigrain bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Multigrain bread Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 39.01g White Bread
Protein 8.85g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 3.33g 4.6g Multigrain bread
Carbs 49.42g 47.11g White Bread
Calories 266kcal 288kcal Multigrain bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g 2.67g Multigrain bread
Sugar 5.67g 6.94g White Bread
Fiber 2.7g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Calcium 144mg 111mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 2.72mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 98mg 247mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 126mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 490mg 414mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 0.74mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 0.536mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 22µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.4mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.142mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 4.394mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.365mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Folate 111µg 70µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.5µg Multigrain bread
Tryptophan 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0.027g 0g Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.698g 0.948g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 0.826g Multigrain bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 2.035g Multigrain bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White Bread Multigrain bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
White Bread
27%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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
  2. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.