White bread may be less expensive than whole wheat bread, but that is for a reason. Although their caloric values are similar, white bread is full of simple, or "bad," carbohydrates. It is also less nutrient-dense than whole wheat bread, as well.
Calories
The Daily Plate reports that a single slice of Wonder Bread white bread contains about 60 calories. Five of those calories are from fat.
Wheat Bread
The Daily Plate website also reports that a slice of wheat bread contains about 60 calories per serving. Ten of those calories are from fat.
Carbohydrates
Although their caloric values are similar, whole wheat bread contains many more nutrients than white bread, including vitamin A and fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in whole wheat bread are not found in white bread. They provide lasting energy to the body throughout the day, and are much more filling than the simple carbohydrates in white bread.
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