Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Cracked-wheat Bread VS French Bread

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cracked-wheat Bread	13%	13%	74%
French Bread	16%	8%	76%

Macro Nutrients

	Cracked-wheat Bread	French Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	40.7% 1179kcal	42.5% 1234kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	18.2% 17.7g	11.3% 11g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	13% 4.15g	7.5% 2.4g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	9.36% 0.15g	18% 0.29g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	17.3% 2.94g	21% 3.6g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	173% 225g	181% 235g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	29% 21g	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	NA	3.2% 2.3g	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	NA	% 1.8g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	65.7% 25g	26.3% 9.98g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	70.5% 39.5g	87% 48.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cracked-wheat 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	135% 1.62mg	268% 3.22mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	83.7% 1.1mg	149% 1.94mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	104% 16.7mg	137% 22mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	46.4% 2.32mg	41.3% 2.06mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	106% 1.38mg	37.3% 0.49mg	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	69% 277μg	139% 558μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	3.78% 0.091μg	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	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	6.35% 0.95mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	2.65% 3.18μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cracked-wheat Bread	French Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	19.5% 195mg	23.6% 236mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	112% 1mg	76.6% 0.69mg	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	159% 12.7mg	222% 17.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	56% 236mg	34.6% 145mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	270% 6.2mg	114% 2.6mg	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	99% 694mg	68% 476mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	23.6% 803mg	15.6% 531mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	209% 115μg	236% 130μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	163% 2440mg	182% 2731mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	51% 5.62mg	43% 4.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.4% 162g	4.05% 150g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cracked-wheat Bread VS French Bread per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Cracked-wheat Bread versus 1 lb of French Bread to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Cracked-wheat Bread vs French Bread:

• 1 pound of Cracked-wheat Bread has 2.8 times more Vitamin B6 than French Bread.
• While 1 lb of French or Vienna Bread includes Sourdough contains 2 times more Vitamin B1, 1.8 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3 and 2 times more Vitamin B9 than Cracked-wheat Bread.
• Both Cracked-wheat Bread and French Bread provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per one pound.
• Both Cracked-wheat Bread as well as French or Vienna Bread includes Sourdough have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Cracked-wheat Bread vs French Bread:

• 1 pound of Cracked-wheat Bread has 1.5 times more Copper, 1.6 times more Magnesium, 2.4 times more Manganese, 1.5 times more Phosphorus and 1.5 times more Potassium than French Bread.
• While 1 lb of French or Vienna Bread includes Sourdough contains 1.4 times more Iron than Cracked-wheat Bread.
• Both Cracked-wheat Bread and French Bread contain similar levels of Calcium, Selenium, Sodium and Zinc per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Cracked-wheat Bread has 1.6 times more Fat, 1.7 times more Saturated Fat and 2.5 times more Fiber than French Bread.
• While 1 lb of French or Vienna Bread includes Sourdough contains 1.9 times more Omega 3 than Cracked-wheat Bread.
• Both Cracked-wheat Bread and French Bread offer comparable quantities of Energy, Omega 6, Carbohydrate and Protein per one pound.