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.
- The glycemic index of multigrain bread is lower.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +269.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +310.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +97.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
14.52 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
47.11 g
Water:
31.46 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
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Carbs
~47.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 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 | -26.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +17.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~2.67g
~equal in
Maltose
~1.82g
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 2.201mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 35.8µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.243mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.307mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 8.1g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 247mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 85mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.286mg | 15% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Protein | 8.85g | 14.52g | 11% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 2.72mg | 11% |
| Folate | 111µg | 70µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.85mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.142mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 250mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.365mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 414mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 28.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 111mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 2.035g | 3% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 4.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 4.394mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 0.948g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 0.826g | 1% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 288kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 47.11g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 39.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 6.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.351mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 2.67g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
101%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.