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.
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.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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
protein
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
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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.