Potato bread vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato bread and cereal different?
- Potato bread is higher in phosphorus; however, cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cereal is 508% higher.
- Potato bread contains 5 times more phosphorus than cereal. While potato bread contains 369mg of phosphorus, cereal contains only 77mg.
Bread, potato and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 | +47.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1780% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +583.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +379.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1413.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +427.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +212.3% |
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 | +487.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +261.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3291.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3244.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3550.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2269.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2480.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +787.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 6.288mg | 508% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.232mg | 5.986mg | 443% |
| Iron | 2.25mg | 34.06mg | 398% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 3.87mg | 290% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.25mg | 29.62mg | 177% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 814µg | 88% |
| Zinc | 1.44mg | 7.6mg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 369mg | 77mg | 42% |
| Folate | 126µg | 32% | |
| Manganese | 0.253mg | 0.79mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 1.4g | 20% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 10mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 105mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 795mg | 18% |
| Protein | 12.5g | 6.06g | 13% |
| Carbs | 47.07g | 86.85g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.817mg | 0.226mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 6.8µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.15µg | 6% | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 378kcal | 6% |
| Selenium | 9.5µg | 6.3µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.137mg | 5% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Fats | 3.13g | 1.08g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.354g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.204g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.77g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 9.38g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.224mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.268mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.311mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.285mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.143mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
27%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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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