Sourdough bread vs white bread: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: sourdough bread scores 21/100 and white bread 20/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Sourdough bread
272 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice: 32 g
White bread
266 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice: 25 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even272 vs 266 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSourdough bread11 vs 8.8 g per 100 g
- More fiberWhite bread2.2 vs 2.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarSourdough bread4.6 vs 5.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even117 vs 126 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.5 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Sourdough bread, 100 g | White bread, 100 g | Sourdough bread, 32 g | White bread, 25 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 272 kcal | 266 kcal | 87 kcal | 67 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 8.8 g | 3.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g | 49 g | 17 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 4.6 g | 5.7 g | 1.5 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 2.4 g | 3.3 g | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 126 mg | 37 mg | 32 mg |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 3.6 mg | 1.3 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 144 mg | 17 mg | 36 mg |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 23 mg | 10 mg | 5.8 mg |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 490 mg | 193 mg | 123 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.