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French bread vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between French bread and Potato flour

  • French bread has more Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • French bread covers your daily need of Selenium 52% more than Potato flour.
  • French bread contains 13 times more Sodium than Potato flour. While French bread contains 720mg of Sodium, Potato flour contains only 55mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Potato flour.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Contains more IronIron +180.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +615%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +625.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +460%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +701%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.4%
Contains more FatsFats +529.4%
Contains more WaterWater +216.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.2%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4725%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +453.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Potato flour Opinion
Calories 319kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Protein 13g 6.9g French bread
Fats 2.14g 0.34g French bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Net carbs 58.83g 77.2g Potato flour
Carbs 61.93g 83.1g Potato flour
Magnesium 31mg 65mg Potato flour
Calcium 47mg 65mg Potato flour
Potassium 140mg 1001mg Potato flour
Iron 3.87mg 1.38mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g 3.52g Potato flour
Fiber 3.1g 5.9g Potato flour
Copper 0.15mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Zinc 1.05mg 0.54mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 168mg Potato flour
Sodium 720mg 55mg Potato flour
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.25mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.573mg 0.313mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg 1.1µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.228mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.051mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 3.507mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.474mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg French bread
Folate 140µg 25µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg 39.5mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.502g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 0.008g French bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 0.15g French bread
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.115mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.28mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.299mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.425mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.168mg 0.107mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.316mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.356mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.166mg French bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French bread Potato flour
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
French bread
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
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.
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.

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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/nutrients
  2. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.