Wheat Bread vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat Bread and potato salad different?
- Wheat Bread has more manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, phosphorus, and calcium than potato salad.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for wheat Bread is 55% higher.
- Wheat Bread contains 12 times more folate than potato salad. While wheat Bread contains 86µg of folate, potato salad contains only 7µg.
- Potato salad has a lower glycemic index (45) than wheat Bread (60).
Bread, wheat, toasted and Potato salad, home-prepared are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +293.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +768.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +529.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +374.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +261.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1263.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +714.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +470.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +536.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +602.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.1% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +383.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +399.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +213.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +143.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +117.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.377mg | 0.101mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 33.4µg | 4.1µg | 53% |
| Iron | 4.09mg | 0.65mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 0.89mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.077mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.06mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Protein | 12.96g | 2.68g | 21% |
| Folate | 86µg | 7µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 52mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 55.77g | 11.17g | 15% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 19mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 1.3g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 3.737g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.31mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 15mg | 10% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 143kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.118mg | 9% |
| Fats | 4.27g | 8.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.019g | 2.48g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Choline | 22.1mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 601mg | 529mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.989g | 1.429g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 0.534mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 0.141mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 254mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.07g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.42g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.299mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.461mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.315mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.31mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.062mg | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.3)