White bread vs whole wheat bread
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Bread, white wheat and Bread, whole-wheat, prepared from recipe.
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Bread, white wheat:
238.0kcal
Bread, whole-wheat, prepared from recipe:
278.0kcal
Protein
Bread, white wheat:
10.7g
Bread, whole-wheat, prepared from recipe:
8.4g
Carbs
Bread, white wheat:
43.9g
Bread, whole-wheat, prepared from recipe:
51.4g
Fat
Bread, white wheat:
2.1g
Bread, whole-wheat, prepared from recipe:
5.4g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Bread, white wheat has fewer calories (238 vs 278 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Bread, white wheat has more protein (10.7g vs 8.4g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Bread, white wheat has fewer carbs (43.9g vs 51.4g)
Better for Digestion
Bread, white wheat has more fiber (9.2g vs 6g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Bread, white wheat | Bread, whole-wheat, prepared from recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 238 | 278 |
| Protein | 10.7g | 8.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.9g | 51.4g |
| Fat | 2.1g | 5.4g |
| Fiber | 9.2g | 6.0g |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 478mg | 346mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | — | — |
| Vitamin C | — | — |
| Vitamin D | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 | — | — |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 684mg | 33mg |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 3.1mg |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 81mg |
| Potassium | 127mg | 314mg |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.5mg |
Green-highlighted values indicate the better option for that nutrient. For calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium, lower is highlighted. For protein, fiber, and micronutrients, higher is highlighted. Both foods' values are from USDA FoodData Central (FDC IDs on each food's page).
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