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

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cracked-wheat Bread	13%	13%	74%
Italian Bread	15%	10%	75%

Macro Nutrients

	Cracked-wheat Bread	Italian Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	40.7% 1179kcal	40.5% 1175kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	18.2% 17.7g	12.8% 12.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	13% 4.15g	7.7% 2.47g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	9.36% 0.15g	38.6% 0.62g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	17.3% 2.94g	31.3% 5.32g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	173% 225g	168% 218g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	29.3% 21.3g	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	NA	5.8% 4.2g	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	% 2.54g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	65.7% 25g	25% 9.53g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	70.5% 39.5g	77% 43g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cracked-wheat Bread	Italian 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	220% 2.64mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	83.7% 1.1mg	112% 1.46mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	104% 16.7mg	129% 20.6mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	46.4% 2.32mg	33.7% 1.7mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	106% 1.38mg	36.3% 0.47mg	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	116% 463μg	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	8.77% 1.3mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	11.3% 13.6μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cracked-wheat Bread	Italian Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	19.5% 195mg	47.6% 476mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	112% 1mg	61% 0.55mg	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	196% 15.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	56% 236mg	28% 118mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	270% 6.2mg	97% 2.23mg	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	61.6% 431mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	23.6% 803mg	16.5% 562mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	209% 115μg	142% 78μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	163% 2440mg	187% 2803mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	51% 5.62mg	32.6% 3.6mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.4% 162g	4.6% 170g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

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

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

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

• 1 pound of Cracked-wheat Bread has 1.4 times more Vitamin B5 and 2.9 times more Vitamin B6 than Italian Bread.
• While 1 lb of Italian Bread contains 1.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Cracked-wheat Bread.
• Both Cracked-wheat Bread and Italian Bread provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per one pound.
• Both Cracked-wheat Bread as well as Italian Bread have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in one pound.

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

• 1 pound of Cracked-wheat Bread has 1.8 times more Copper, 2 times more Magnesium, 2.8 times more Manganese, 1.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.4 times more Potassium, 1.5 times more Selenium and 1.6 times more Zinc than Italian Bread.
• While 1 lb of Italian Bread contains 2.4 times more Calcium than Cracked-wheat Bread.
• Both Cracked-wheat Bread and Italian Bread contain similar levels of Iron and Sodium per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Cracked-wheat Bread has 1.4 times more Fat, 1.7 times more Saturated Fat and 2.6 times more Fiber than Italian Bread.
• While 1 lb of Italian Bread contains 4.1 times more Omega 3 and 1.8 times more Omega 6 than Cracked-wheat Bread.
• Both Cracked-wheat Bread and Italian Bread offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein per one pound.