White bread vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between white bread and spread
- White bread has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, spread has more vitamin B12.
- Spread's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 47% more.
- White bread has 56 times more folate than spread. White bread has 111µg of folate, while spread has 2µg.
- White bread is lower in sodium.
- White bread has a higher glycemic index than spread.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +357% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1961.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.8% |
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 | +209.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +690.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +326.7% |
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:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +313.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +420.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
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
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1166.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 0.79mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.172mg | 30% |
| Folate | 111µg | 2µg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 5.977g | 24% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 1013mg | 23% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 17.34g | 22% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 9.7µg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.026mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 1.73mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 7.584g | 17% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 38mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 11.94g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1.74mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 62.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.134mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 2.565g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 235kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 7.66g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Potassium | 126mg | 110mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.279g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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.