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Potato bread vs. Rye bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato bread and Rye bread

  • Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Rye bread is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Rye bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.
  • Potato bread has 4 times more Potassium than Rye bread. While Potato bread has 718mg of Potassium, Rye bread has only 166mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, potato and Bread, rye.

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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 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +25.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.3%

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% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 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 1.3% 0.42% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.4%

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
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44.2%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%
~equal in Fats ~3.3g
~equal in Carbs ~48.3g

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 Rye bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Rye bread Opinion
Calories 266kcal 259kcal Potato bread
Protein 12.5g 8.5g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 3.3g Rye bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Rye bread
Net carbs 40.77g 42.5g Rye bread
Carbs 47.07g 48.3g Rye bread
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Potato bread
Magnesium 28mg 40mg Rye bread
Calcium 188mg 73mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 166mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 2.83mg Rye bread
Sugar 9.38g 3.85g Rye bread
Fiber 6.3g 5.8g Potato bread
Copper 0.094mg 0.186mg Rye bread
Zinc 1.44mg 1.14mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 369mg 125mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 603mg Potato bread
Vitamin A 89IU 7IU Potato bread
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.33mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Potato bread
Manganese 0.253mg 0.824mg Rye bread
Selenium 9.5µg 30.9µg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.434mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.335mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 3.805mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.075mg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg 1.2µg Potato bread
Folate 126µg 110µg Potato bread
Choline 18.4mg 14.6mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0g 0.626g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.311g Rye bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.799g Rye bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.096mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.224mg 0.255mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.319mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.44mg 0.579mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.311mg 0.233mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg 0.139mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.411mg Rye bread
Valine 0.305mg 0.379mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.143mg 0.182mg Rye bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato bread Rye bread
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
31%
Rye bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
67%
Rye bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.626g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.