Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Italian Bread VS French Bread

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Italian Bread	15%	10%	75%
French Bread	16%	8%	76%

Macro Nutrients

	Italian Bread	French Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	35.4% 1028kcal	37.2% 1080kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	11% 11g	9.9% 9.6g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	6.75% 2.16g	6.56% 2.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	33.7% 0.54g	16% 0.25g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	27.4% 4.66g	18.4% 3.14g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	147% 191g	158% 206g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	25.7% 18.6g	25.3% 18.3g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	5.1% 3.7g	2.8% 2.02g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 2.22g	% 1.6g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	22% 8.33g	23% 8.73g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	67.3% 37.7g	76% 42.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Italian Bread	French Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	192% 2.3mg	235% 2.8mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	98% 1.27mg	130% 1.7mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	113% 18mg	119% 19mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	29.4% 1.47mg	36% 1.8mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	31.8% 0.41mg	32.7% 0.42mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	101% 405μg	122% 488μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	7.67% 1.15mg	5.56% 0.83mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	9.92% 12μg	2.3% 2.78μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Italian Bread	French Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	41.7% 417mg	20.6% 206mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	53.4% 0.48mg	67% 0.6mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	171% 13.7mg	194% 15.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	24.6% 103mg	30.2% 127mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	84.7% 1.95mg	100% 2.3mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	54% 377mg	59.5% 417mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	14.5% 492mg	13.7% 464mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	124% 68.3μg	206% 114μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	164% 2453mg	159% 2389mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	28.5% 3.14mg	37.5% 4.13mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.03% 149g	3.54% 131g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Italian Bread VS French Bread per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Italian Bread versus 14 oz of French Bread to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Italian Bread vs French Bread:

• 14 ounces of Italian Bread have 4.3 times more Vitamin K than French Bread.
• While 14 oz of French or Vienna Bread includes Sourdough contain 1.3 times more Vitamin B2 than Italian Bread.
• Both Italian Bread and French Bread provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9 per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of French Bread have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• Both Italian Bread as well as French or Vienna Bread includes Sourdough have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Italian Bread vs French Bread:

• 14 ounces of Italian Bread have 2 times more Calcium than French Bread.
• While 14 oz of French or Vienna Bread includes Sourdough contain 1.3 times more Copper, 1.7 times more Selenium and 1.3 times more Zinc than Italian Bread.
• Both Italian Bread and French Bread contain similar levels of Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium and Sodium per 14 ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Italian Bread have 2.1 times more Omega 3 and 1.5 times more Omega 6 than French Bread.
• Both Italian Bread and French Bread offer comparable quantities of Energy, Fat, Carbohydrate, Sugars, Fiber and Protein per 14 ounces.