Potato bread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato bread and doughnuts different?
- Potato bread is higher in fiber, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B6; however, doughnuts are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for doughnuts is 56% higher.
- Potato bread contains 5 times more potassium than doughnuts. While potato bread contains 718mg of potassium, doughnuts contain only 134mg.
- Potato bread has a lower glycemic index (61) than doughnuts (75).
Bread, potato and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 | +64.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +435.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +364% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +323.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +102.7% |
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:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +99.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +696.5% |
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Carbs
~47.06g
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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| Saturated fat | 0g | 11.105g | 50% |
| Fats | 3.13g | 24.93g | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 3.915g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 8.544g | 21% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 1.7g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.39mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 134mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 369mg | 260mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.301mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 40mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.232mg | 0.05mg | 14% |
| Protein | 12.5g | 5.31g | 14% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 1.99mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.25mg | 2.91mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.817mg | 0.377mg | 9% |
| Folate | 126µg | 92µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.44mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 434kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 477mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.25mg | 2.53mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.15µg | 0.06µg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 37.3mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.253mg | 0.333mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 6.8µg | 9.8µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 9.5µg | 10.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 47.07g | 47.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 40.77g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.38g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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