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White bread vs. Raisin bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between white bread and raisin bread?

  • White bread is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and calcium, while raisin bread is higher in vitamin B2, copper, fiber, and monounsaturated fat.
  • White bread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 16% higher.
  • Raisin bread has 2 times less calcium than white bread. White bread has 144mg of calcium, while raisin bread has 66mg.
  • Raisin bread is lower in sodium.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index (73) than raisin bread (53).

We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Bread, raisin, enriched types in this comparison.

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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% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more IronIron +24.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +96%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.72mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.501mg
~equal in Selenium ~20µg

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 0.33% 0% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~106µg
~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
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12%
Contains more FatsFats +32.1%
~equal in Carbs ~52.3g
~equal in Water ~33.6g
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +283%

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 Raisin bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Raisin bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.339mg 16%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.398mg 12%
Copper 0.101mg 0.198mg 11%
Iron 3.61mg 2.9mg 9%
Calcium 144mg 66mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 3.466mg 8%
Sodium 490mg 347mg 6%
Fiber 2.7g 4.3g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.679g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 2.294g 4%
Selenium 22µg 20µg 4%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.387mg 3%
Potassium 126mg 227mg 3%
Protein 8.85g 7.9g 2%
Saturated fat 0.698g 1.081g 2%
Phosphorus 98mg 109mg 2%
Fats 3.33g 4.4g 2%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.501mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 26mg 1%
Folate 111µg 106µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.7µg 1%
Carbs 49.42g 52.3g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.069mg 1%
Calories 266kcal 274kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 46.72g 48g N/A
Sugar 5.67g 5.68g N/A
Zinc 0.74mg 0.72mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.28mg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Choline 14.6mg 14.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.287mg 0%
Leucine 0.516mg 0%
Lysine 0.2mg 0%
Methionine 0.128mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.329mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 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 Raisin 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
29%
Raisin bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
52%
Raisin bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.0099999999999998g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.383g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.