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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +110.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +444.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +251.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
Protein:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.4% |
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Protein
~12.5g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.377mg | 0.253mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 33.4µg | 9.5µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 1.25mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 369mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4.09mg | 2.25mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.106mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.188mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 718mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.094mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 0g | 11% |
| Folate | 86µg | 126µg | 10% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 375mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 28mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 0.817mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.15µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 0.232mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 6.3g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.989g | 0g | 4% |
| Carbs | 55.77g | 47.07g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.019g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 266kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 4.27g | 3.13g | 2% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 188mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 22.1mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Protein | 12.96g | 12.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 6.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.07g | 40.77g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.42g | 9.38g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 1.44mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.299mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.461mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.315mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.31mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
36%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.989g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.