Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) vs Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared

Which Is Healthier?

Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared wins in 14 of 23 nutrient categories. Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared has 12 fewer calories per 100g, while Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared provides 3.5g more protein.

Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)'s biggest advantage is in Folate (69.0 mcg more).

Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared's biggest advantage is in Potassium (124.0 mg more).

Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)

266 cal | 8.9g protein

Wins 9/23 categories

Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared

254 cal | 12.3g protein

Wins 14/23 categories

Full Nutrition Comparison

Nutrient	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Winner	Values
Macronutrients		Macronutrients
Calories	266.0 kcal	254.0 kcal	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 266.0 kcal Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 254.0 kcal Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Protein	8.9 g	12.3 g	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 8.9 g Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 12.3 g Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Total Fat	3.3 g	3.6 g	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 3.3 g Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 3.6 g Winner: Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)
Saturated Fat	0.70 g	0.73 g	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.70 g Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 0.73 g Winner: Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)
Cholesterol	0.00 mg	0.00 mg	Tie	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.00 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 0.00 mg Winner: Tie
Sodium	490.0 mg	450.0 mg	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 490.0 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 450.0 mg Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Total Carbohydrate	49.4 g	43.1 g	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 49.4 g Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 43.1 g Winner: Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)
Dietary Fiber	2.7 g	6.0 g	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 2.7 g Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 6.0 g Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Added Sugars	0.00 g	0.00 g	Tie	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.00 g Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 0.00 g Winner: Tie
Vitamins		Vitamins
Vitamin A	0.00 mcg	0.00 mcg	Tie	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.00 mcg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 0.00 mcg Winner: Tie
Vitamin C	0.00 mg	0.00 mg	Tie	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.00 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 0.00 mg Winner: Tie
Vitamin D	0.00 mcg	0.00 mcg	Tie	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.00 mcg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 0.00 mcg Winner: Tie
Vitamin E	0.22 mg	2.8 mg	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.22 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 2.8 mg Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Vitamin K	0.20 mcg	0.00 mcg	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.20 mcg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 0.00 mcg Winner: Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)
Thiamin	0.53 mg	0.39 mg	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.53 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 0.39 mg Winner: Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)
Riboflavin	0.24 mg	0.17 mg	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.24 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 0.17 mg Winner: Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)
Niacin	4.8 mg	4.4 mg	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 4.8 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 4.4 mg Winner: Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)
Vitamin B6	0.09 mg	0.22 mg	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.09 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 0.22 mg Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Folate	111.0 mcg	42.0 mcg	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 111.0 mcg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 42.0 mcg Winner: Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)
Vitamin B12	0.00 mcg	0.00 mcg	Tie	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.00 mcg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 0.00 mcg Winner: Tie
Minerals		Minerals
Calcium	144.0 mg	163.0 mg	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 144.0 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 163.0 mg Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Iron	3.6 mg	2.6 mg	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 3.6 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 2.6 mg Winner: Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs)
Potassium	126.0 mg	250.0 mg	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 126.0 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 250.0 mg Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Magnesium	23.0 mg	76.6 mg	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 23.0 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 76.6 mg Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Phosphorus	98.0 mg	212.0 mg	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 98.0 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 212.0 mg Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Zinc	0.74 mg	1.8 mg	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.74 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 1.8 mg Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Copper	0.10 mg	0.23 mg	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.10 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 0.23 mg Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Manganese	0.54 mg	2.2 mg	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 0.54 mg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 2.2 mg Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared
Selenium	22.0 mcg	25.8 mcg	Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared	Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs): 22.0 mcg Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared: 25.8 mcg Winner: Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared

All values per 100g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) or Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared healthier?

Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared comes out ahead in 14 of 23 nutrient categories. Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared has fewer calories (12 difference per 100g) and Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared has more protein (3.5g more per 100g).

Which has more protein, Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) or Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared?

Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared has more protein with 12.3g per 100g compared to 8.9g.