Comparing Nutrients in 7 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	17.7% 514kcal	18.6% 540kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	5.6% 5.4g	4.95% 4.8g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	3.37% 1.08g	3.3% 1.05g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	17% 0.27g	7.94% 0.13g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	13.7% 2.33g	9.22% 1.57g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	73.4% 95g	79% 103g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	13% 9.3g	12.6% 9.17g	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	2.55% 1.85g	1.4% 1g	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	% 1.1g	% 0.79g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	11% 4.17g	11.5% 4.37g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	33.6% 19g	38% 21.3g	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	96% 1.15mg	117% 1.4mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	49% 0.64mg	65% 0.85mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	56.3% 9mg	59.7% 9.56mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	14.7% 0.74mg	18% 0.9mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	16% 0.21mg	16.3% 0.21mg	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	50.6% 202μg	61% 244μg	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	3.84% 0.58mg	2.78% 0.42mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	4.96% 5.95μg	1.16% 1.4μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Italian Bread	French Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	21% 208mg	10.3% 103mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	26.7% 0.24mg	33.5% 0.3mg	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	85.6% 6.85mg	97% 7.76mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	12.3% 51.6mg	15% 63.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	42.4% 0.97mg	49.8% 1.15mg	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	27% 189mg	29.8% 208mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.24% 246mg	6.83% 232mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	62% 34μg	103% 56.8μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	81.8% 1226mg	79.6% 1195mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	14.3% 1.57mg	18.8% 2.06mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2% 74.5g	1.77% 65.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Italian Bread VS French Bread per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Italian Bread versus 7 oz of French Bread to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Italian Bread vs French Bread:

• 7 ounces of Italian Bread have 4.3 times more Vitamin K than French Bread.
• While 7 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 seven ounces.
• 7 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 seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Italian Bread vs French Bread:

• 7 ounces of Italian Bread have 2 times more Calcium than French Bread.
• While 7 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 seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 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 seven ounces.