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

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Significant differences between White Bread and Potato bread

  • White Bread has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Potato bread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 39% more than White Bread.
  • Potato bread has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than White Bread. White Bread has 4.78mg of Vitamin B3, while Potato bread has 1.25mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Bread, potato.

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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 +60.4%
Contains more Manganese +111.9%
Contains more Selenium +131.6%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.5%
Contains more Potassium +469.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.094
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +60.4%
Contains more Manganese +111.9%
Contains more Selenium +131.6%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.5%
Contains more Potassium +469.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.094

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 B1 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +8800%
Contains more Vitamin E +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
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 B1 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +8800%
Contains more Vitamin E +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.2%
Contains more Other +89.4%
Equal in Fats - 3.13
Equal in Carbs - 47.07
Equal in Water - 33.55
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 Protein +41.2%
Contains more Other +89.4%
Equal in Fats - 3.13
Equal in Carbs - 47.07
Equal in Water - 33.55

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 40.77g White Bread
Protein 8.85g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 3.33g 3.13g White Bread
Carbs 49.42g 47.07g White Bread
Calories 266kcal 266kcal
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 9.38g White Bread
Fiber 2.7g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 144mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 3.61mg 2.25mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 98mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 126mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 490mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 0.74mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.094mg White Bread
Manganese 0.536mg 0.253mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 9.5µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.188mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.106mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 1.25mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 111µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0.027g 0g Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0.698g 0g Potato bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 0g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White Bread Potato bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
35%
White Bread
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.