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Head to headSourdough (Sliced Loaf) vs White Bread
Fermentation against refinement.
White Bread takes it, 23 to 22. A 1-point gap. Enriched flour doing its best impression of nutrition. Sourdough (Sliced Loaf)’s case: Tangy, chewy, and still white flour. Watch out: Sodium and refined flour — the baseline bread, not the goal.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Sourdough (Sliced Loaf) per 100g | White Bread per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 244 ● | 265 |
| Protein | 11.1g ● | 9g |
| Total Fat | 0g ● | 3.2g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g ● | 0.8g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2g | 2.7g ● |
| Total Sugars | 0g | 0g |
| Sodium | 467mg ● | 491mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg |
| Potassium | 71mg | 115mg ● |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Sourdough (Sliced Loaf) wins
- Sourdough (Sliced Loaf) has 1.3x the protein of White Bread per 100 calories.
Where White Bread wins
- Folate: 28% DV vs Sourdough (Sliced Loaf)’s 0% DV (per 100g).
Questions
Is Sourdough (Sliced Loaf) healthier than White Bread?
By our scoring, White Bread grades higher (23 vs 22). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Sourdough (Sliced Loaf) or White Bread?
Sourdough (Sliced Loaf): 4.5g per 100 calories. White Bread: 3.4g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Sourdough (Sliced Loaf) vs White Bread?
Sourdough (Sliced Loaf): 244 calories per 100g. White Bread: 265 calories per 100g.