White bread vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between white bread and sugar
- White bread is richer than sugar in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for iron for white bread is 45% higher.
- Sugar contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Sugars, granulated.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1342.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3566.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1178.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +182000% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.3% |
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:
99.8 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.61mg | 0.05mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 0.6µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Folate | 111µg | 0µg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.004mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 1mg | 21% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 0g | 18% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 99.98g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.019mg | 17% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Calcium | 144mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 0g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.007mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 387kcal | 6% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 0g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 0g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 99.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)