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Potato bread vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato bread and cheese sandwich

  • Potato bread has more folate, fiber, and potassium; however, cheese sandwich has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cheese sandwich is 36% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich has 2 times less potassium than potato bread. Potato bread has 718mg of potassium, while cheese sandwich has 306mg.
  • Potato bread is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread, potato and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more IronIron +16.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +328.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.8%
~equal in Calcium ~204mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~382mg

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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +96.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +302.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +948.4%
Contains more FatsFats +698.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
~equal in Other ~3.8g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 9.166g 61%
Manganese 0.253mg 1.083mg 36%
Fats 3.13g 25g 34%
Selenium 9.5µg 24.3µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 10.351g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.427mg 25%
Sodium 375mg 839mg 20%
Saturated fat 0g 4.129g 19%
Folate 126µg 64µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.358mg 14%
Fiber 6.3g 3.1g 13%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 3.185mg 12%
Calories 266kcal 497kcal 12%
Potassium 718mg 306mg 12%
Copper 0.094mg 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 6%
Magnesium 28mg 54mg 6%
Zinc 1.44mg 0.87mg 5%
Iron 2.25mg 2.62mg 5%
Protein 12.5g 9.8g 5%
Carbs 47.07g 58.2g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.622mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.261mg 2%
Calcium 188mg 204mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Phosphorus 369mg 382mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.12µg 1%
Net carbs 40.77g 55.1g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g N/A
Vitamin A 24µg 21µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread Cheese sandwich
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
27%
Potato bread
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.129g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.