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Potato bread vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato bread and Ground beef?

  • Potato bread is richer in Folate, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Calcium, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 98% higher.

We used Bread, potato and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +469.7%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.3%
Contains more Potassium +197.9%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +2711.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Zinc +305.6%
Contains more Selenium +101.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +469.7%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.3%
Contains more Potassium +197.9%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +2711.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Zinc +305.6%
Contains more Selenium +101.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.27

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1560%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1560%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Contains more Protein +91%
Contains more Fats +391.1%
Contains more Water +74%
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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Contains more Protein +91%
Contains more Fats +391.1%
Contains more Water +74%

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 Ground beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 0g Potato bread
Protein 12.5g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 3.13g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 47.07g 0g Potato bread
Calories 266kcal 241kcal Potato bread
Sugar 9.38g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 6.3g 0g Potato bread
Calcium 188mg 33mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 28mg 17mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 369mg 166mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 241mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 1.44mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.094mg 0.079mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.253mg 0.009mg Potato bread
Selenium 9.5µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 89IU 9IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 3µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.12mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.051mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.512mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 126µg 7µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 6.8µg 2.9µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.224mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.268mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.44mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.311mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.112mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.305mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.143mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0g 6.073g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Potato bread
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.