Potato bread vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potato bread and potato salad
- Potato bread has more phosphorus, folate, fiber, iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, and selenium; however, potato salad is higher in vitamin C.
- Potato bread covers your daily phosphorus needs 45% more than potato salad.
- Potato salad contains 18 times less folate than potato bread. Potato bread contains 126µg of folate, while potato salad contains 7µg.
- The glycemic index of potato bread is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, potato and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +86.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +889.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +182.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +246.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +364.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +609.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +25.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +366.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +321.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +92.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +162% |
Contains more WaterWater | +126.5% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Phosphorus | 369mg | 52mg | 45% |
Folate | 126µg | 7µg | 30% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 3.737g | 25% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
Protein | 12.5g | 2.68g | 20% |
Fiber | 6.3g | 1.3g | 20% |
Iron | 2.25mg | 0.65mg | 20% |
Calcium | 188mg | 19mg | 17% |
Potassium | 718mg | 254mg | 14% |
Carbs | 47.07g | 11.17g | 12% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
Zinc | 1.44mg | 0.31mg | 10% |
Selenium | 9.5µg | 4.1µg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.077mg | 9% |
Fats | 3.13g | 8.2g | 8% |
Sodium | 375mg | 529mg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.232mg | 0.141mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.253mg | 0.101mg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 2.48g | 6% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 1.429g | 6% |
Vitamin K | 6.8µg | 6% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.15µg | 0µg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.817mg | 0.534mg | 6% |
Calories | 266kcal | 143kcal | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 28mg | 15mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
Copper | 0.094mg | 0.118mg | 3% |
Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.25mg | 0.89mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 24µg | 32µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 40.77g | 9.87g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
Sugar | 9.38g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.224mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.268mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.311mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.285mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.305mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.143mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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%

13%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

24%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)