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Potato bread vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato bread and pizza

  • Potato bread has more phosphorus, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, pizza is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Pizza covers your daily saturated fat needs 22% more than potato bread.
  • Pizza has 4 times less potassium than potato bread. Potato bread has 718mg of potassium, while pizza has 172mg.
  • Potato bread contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, potato and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +317.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.3%
Contains more IronIron +10.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.5%
~equal in Calcium ~188mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.34mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +180%
~equal in Vitamin K ~6.7µg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.2%
Contains more OtherOther +55%
Contains more FatsFats +209.6%
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%
~equal in Protein ~11.39g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Pizza DV% diff.
Phosphorus 369mg 216mg 22%
Saturated fat 0g 4.465g 20%
Selenium 9.5µg 19.9µg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.39mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 16%
Potassium 718mg 172mg 16%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 3.825mg 16%
Fiber 6.3g 2.3g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.08mg 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.42µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.681g 11%
Fats 3.13g 9.69g 10%
Sodium 375mg 598mg 10%
Folate 126µg 93µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.195mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.608g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 24µg 69µg 5%
Manganese 0.253mg 0.36mg 5%
Carbs 47.07g 33.33g 5%
Iron 2.25mg 2.48mg 3%
Protein 12.5g 11.39g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.83mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.094mg 0.105mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 24mg 1%
Zinc 1.44mg 1.34mg 1%
Calories 266kcal 266kcal 0%
Net carbs 40.77g 31.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Calcium 188mg 188mg 0%
Sugar 9.38g 3.58g N/A
Vitamin K 6.8µg 6.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Choline 18.4mg 16.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread Pizza
Low Calories diet Equal
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.465g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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.
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.