Baguette vs. White Bread

Nutrition comparison of Baguette and White Bread


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of baguette versus white bread (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and white bread:

  • Both white bread and baguette are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of baguette and white bread is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and White Bread (Bread, white wheat) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both white bread and baguette are high in calories. Baguette has 14% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and baguette has 272 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, baguette is similar to white bread for protein, carbs and fat. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for white bread, 18:74:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Baguette White Bread
Protein 16% 18%
Carbohydrates 76% 74%
Fat 8% 8%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both white bread and baguette are high in carbohydrates. Baguette has 18% more carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both white bread and baguette are high in dietary fiber. White bread has 318% more dietary fiber than baguette - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

White bread and baguette contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and baguette has 4.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Both white bread and baguette are high in protein. White bread is very similar to white bread for protein - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and baguette has 10.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both white bread and baguette are low in saturated fat - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both white bread and baguette are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and baguette has 0.01g of trans fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Baguette and white bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - baguette has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

White bread and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

White bread and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Both baguette and white bread contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Baguette White Bread
Thiamin 0.71 MG 0.51 MG
Riboflavin 0.427 MG 0.255 MG
Niacin 4.817 MG 4.455 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.455 MG 0.455 MG
Vitamin B6 0.107 MG 0.08 MG
Folate 123 UG 127 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both white bread and baguette are high in calcium. White bread has 12 times more calcium than baguette - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and baguette has 52mg of calcium.

iron

Both white bread and baguette are high in iron. White bread has 25% more iron than baguette - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.

potassium

White bread and baguette contain similar amounts of potassium - white bread has 127mg of potassium per 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both baguette and white bread contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Baguette White Bread
lutein + zeaxanthin 45 UG 25 UG
beta-carotene ~ 2 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both baguette and white bread contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Baguette White Bread
alpha linoleic acid 0.064 G 0.083 G
EPA ~ 0.003 G
Total 0.064 G 0.086 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baguette and white bread contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Baguette White Bread
other omega 6 ~ 0.002 G
linoleic acid 0.79 G 0.879 G
Total 0.79 G 0.881 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and White Bread (Bread, white wheat) .

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FAQ

Does white bread or baguette contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both white bread and baguette are high in calories. Baguette has 10% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and baguette has 272 calories.

Does white bread or baguette have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both white bread and baguette are high in carbohydrates. baguette has 20% more carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.

Does white bread or baguette contain more calcium?
Both white bread and baguette are high in calcium. White bread has 12 times more calcium than baguette - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and baguette has 52mg of calcium.

Does white bread or baguette contain more iron?
Both white bread and baguette are high in iron. White bread has 30% more iron than baguette - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.

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