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White Bread vs Whole Wheat Bread
Per 100g, White Bread has 50g carbs and Whole Wheat Bread has 42.9g (GI 75 vs 51). Whole Wheat Bread is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 3.9g more fiber and a lower glycemic index.
Whole Wheat Bread is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | White Bread | Whole Wheat Bread |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 267.9 | 246.4 |
Total carbs — | 50g | 42.9g |
Net carbs — | 47.1g | 36.1g |
Fiber Higher wins | 2.9g | 6.8g |
Sugar Lower wins | 5.4g | 5g |
Protein Higher wins | 9.3g | 12.9g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 75 | 51 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 35.3 | 18.4 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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