White bread vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are white bread and wheat different?
- White bread has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, wheat is richer in manganese, selenium, and copper.
- White bread covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 37% more than wheat.
- White bread has 61 times more sodium than wheat. White bread has 490mg of sodium, while wheat has 8mg.
- White bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white bread is 73, while the glycemic index of wheat is 50.
Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked types were used in this article.
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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 | +1500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +92.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45% |
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 | +461.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +710% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +909.1% |
| 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:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +301.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +191.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79% |
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +613.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +559.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.095mg | 37% |
| Folate | 111µg | 11µg | 25% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 1.76mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 8mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 1.03mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 31.9µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.03mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 2.305mg | 15% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Calcium | 144mg | 9mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.207mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.84mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 0.243g | 9% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 27.6g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 147mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 4.3g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 48mg | 6% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 5.71g | 6% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 0.83g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 0.077g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 0.084g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 164mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 23.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 3.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
White bread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)