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Wheat Bread vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wheat Bread and Potato bread?

  • Wheat Bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 49% higher.
  • Wheat Bread has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Potato bread. Wheat Bread has 6.25mg of Vitamin B3, while Potato bread has 1.25mg.

We used Bread, wheat, toasted and Bread, potato types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +110.7%
Contains more Copper +110.6%
Contains more Manganese +444.3%
Contains more Selenium +251.6%
Contains more Calcium +13.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +222%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Equal in Zinc - 1.44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +110.7%
Contains more Copper +110.6%
Contains more Manganese +444.3%
Contains more Selenium +251.6%
Contains more Calcium +13.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +222%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Equal in Zinc - 1.44

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Folate +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Folate +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Equal in Protein - 12.5
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Equal in Protein - 12.5

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat Bread Potato bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 40.77g Wheat Bread
Protein 12.96g 12.5g Wheat Bread
Fats 4.27g 3.13g Wheat Bread
Carbs 55.77g 47.07g Wheat Bread
Calories 313kcal 266kcal Wheat Bread
Sugar 6.42g 9.38g Wheat Bread
Fiber 4.7g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 165mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 4.09mg 2.25mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 28mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 223mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 601mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 1.47mg 1.44mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.094mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 0.253mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 9.5µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.188mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.106mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 1.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 86µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 5.7µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.081mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg 0.224mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.461mg 0.44mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.105mg 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.285mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg 0.305mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg 0.143mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 0g Wheat Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 0g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread Potato bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Wheat Bread
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.989g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/nutrients
  2. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.