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

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

  • White bread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, and manganese, while white chocolate is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% higher.
  • White chocolate has 67 times less manganese than white bread. White bread has 0.536mg of manganese, while white chocolate has 0.008mg.
  • White chocolate is lower in sodium.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index (73) than white chocolate (41).

We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Candies, white chocolate 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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more IronIron +1404.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +388.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.74mg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +746%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +541.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1485.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4450%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2701.5%
Contains more OtherOther +32%
Contains more FatsFats +863.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.9%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1418.7%

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 White chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.698g 19.412g 85%
Fats 3.33g 32.09g 44%
Iron 3.61mg 0.24mg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.063mg 39%
Selenium 22µg 4.5µg 32%
Folate 111µg 7µg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0.745mg 25%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.008mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 9.097g 21%
Sodium 490mg 90mg 17%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Calories 266kcal 539kcal 14%
Phosphorus 98mg 176mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0.2g 10%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 9.1µg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Protein 8.85g 5.87g 6%
Calcium 144mg 199mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.96mg 5%
Copper 0.101mg 0.06mg 5%
Potassium 126mg 286mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 1.013g 4%
Carbs 49.42g 59.24g 3%
Choline 14.6mg 29.5mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.282mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.608mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 5.67g 59g N/A
Zinc 0.74mg 0.74mg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
White bread White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.714g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.