There's a variety of bread out there to choose from, but two of the most common types are white bread and whole wheat bread. While they are both made from grains, there are key health differences between the two types of bread due to the way that they're made.

Here's what you need to know about the differences between white bread and whole wheat bread, as well as which one is healthier for you.

Whole wheat bread contains more nutrients, but white bread may be fortified with vitamins: Since 100% whole wheat bread has all three components of the grain, it typically has a higher nutritional value than white bread. This is because the bran and the germ have richer concentrations of vitamins and minerals than the endosperm.

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Plus, the germ contains:

For example, a major supermarket brand's white bread may have 120 calories, whereas their 100% whole wheat option may have around 100 calories. Specific calorie differences will vary based on brands.

Whole wheat bread has more fiber: Another nutritional difference between white bread and whole wheat bread is that whole wheat bread has more fiber. White bread usually contains about 1 gram or less of dietary fiber per serving, and 100% whole wheat contains around 3 or 4 grams of dietary fiber. Again, specific values will vary brand by brand.

White bread may be a better choice if you have digestive issues: "Eating 100% whole wheat bread is a healthier option for most people unless you are having a flare-up of a GI condition, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, gastroparesis, and diverticulitis or are suffering from diarrhea, then you may need to follow a lower fiber diet and choose more refined grains," says Pence.

This is because some GI conditions are aggravated by high-fiber foods, causing further GI discomfort. For example, if you have diarrhea, having a lot of fiber in your diet may further increase the frequency of stools.

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Why 100% whole wheat bread is usually a healthier choice than white bread - Business Insider India

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