Potato bread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between potato bread and gingerbread?
- Potato bread is higher in phosphorus, folate, calcium, and zinc, yet gingerbread is higher in manganese, selenium, copper, and magnesium.
- Potato bread's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 45% more.
- Potato bread has 4 times more folate than gingerbread. While potato bread has 126µg of folate, gingerbread has only 33µg.
- The glycemic index of potato bread is lower.
We used Bread, potato and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types 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 CalciumCalcium | +164.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +269.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +583.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.6% |
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 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +281.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +424% |
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Carbs
~49.2g
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 369mg | 54mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 4.216g | 28% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 25% | |
| Folate | 126µg | 33µg | 23% |
| Fats | 3.13g | 16.4g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.253mg | 0.683mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 4.122g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 7.124g | 18% |
| Protein | 12.5g | 3.9g | 17% |
| Selenium | 9.5µg | 16.3µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 71mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.195mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 70mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.44mg | 0.39mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.817mg | 0.375mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 439mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.25mg | 2.88mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 6.8µg | 6% | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 356kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.15µg | 0.06µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.162mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.25mg | 1.738mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.232mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 327mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 47.07g | 49.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 40.77g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 9.38g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.224mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.268mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.311mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.285mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.143mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
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.