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

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

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

We used Candies, white chocolate and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more IronIron +1404.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +388.9%
~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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
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%
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%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1418.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White chocolate White bread
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 chocolate White bread DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.412g 0.698g 85%
Fats 32.09g 3.33g 44%
Iron 0.24mg 3.61mg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.533mg 39%
Selenium 4.5µg 22µg 32%
Folate 7µg 111µg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 4.78mg 25%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.536mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 0.599g 21%
Sodium 90mg 490mg 17%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Calories 539kcal 266kcal 14%
Phosphorus 176mg 98mg 11%
Fiber 0.2g 2.7g 10%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 0.2µg 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Protein 5.87g 8.85g 6%
Calcium 199mg 144mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.22mg 5%
Copper 0.06mg 0.101mg 5%
Potassium 286mg 126mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 1.602g 4%
Carbs 59.24g 49.42g 3%
Choline 29.5mg 14.6mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.243mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.087mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.536mg 1%
Net carbs 59.04g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 59g 5.67g N/A
Zinc 0.74mg 0.74mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate White 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
22%
White chocolate
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
56%
White bread

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 chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/nutrients
  2. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.