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Potato bread vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato bread and dried fruit

  • Potato bread has more phosphorus, folate, vitamin B1, calcium, and selenium, while dried fruit has more vitamin A, copper, vitamin E, and potassium.
  • Dried fruit covers your daily need for vitamin A, 70% more than potato bread.
  • Potato bread contains 38 times more sodium than dried fruit. While potato bread contains 375mg of sodium, dried fruit contains only 10mg.
  • Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dried fruit is 31, while the glycemic index of potato bread is 61.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, potato and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +269.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +419.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +331.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more IronIron +18.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +264.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.235mg

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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +119.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1160%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +821.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.1%

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.7%
Contains more FatsFats +513.7%
Contains more OtherOther +45.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.1%
~equal in Water ~30.89g

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 Dried fruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Dried fruit DV% diff.
Phosphorus 369mg 71mg 43%
Folate 126µg 10µg 29%
Copper 0.094mg 0.343mg 28%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 4.33mg 26%
Protein 12.5g 3.39g 18%
Vitamin A 24µg 180µg 17%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Sodium 375mg 10mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.015mg 14%
Selenium 9.5µg 2.2µg 13%
Calcium 188mg 55mg 13%
Potassium 718mg 1162mg 13%
Zinc 1.44mg 0.39mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 2.589mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.143mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.516mg 6%
Carbs 47.07g 62.64g 5%
Iron 2.25mg 2.66mg 5%
Fats 3.13g 0.51g 4%
Fiber 6.3g 7.3g 4%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 3.1µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.074mg 2%
Calories 266kcal 241kcal 1%
Manganese 0.253mg 0.235mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Choline 18.4mg 13.9mg 1%
Net carbs 40.77g 55.34g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.074g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.