Pasta vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pasta and potato bread
- Pasta has less phosphorus, potassium, calcium, folate, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, and zinc.
- Potato bread covers your daily phosphorus needs 44% more than pasta.
- The glycemic index of potato bread is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3033.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2891.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +485.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +346.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +582.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +96.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +104.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +198.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1109.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 369mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 25% | |
| Potassium | 24mg | 718mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 188mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.5µg | 17% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 126µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 375mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.232mg | 15% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 12.5g | 15% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.25mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.817mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.44mg | 8% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 266kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 47.07g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 6.8µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.106mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 3.13g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0g | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 1.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.188mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.253mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 40.77g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 9.38g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.15µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
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
15%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)