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Potato bread vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potato bread and tuna salad different?

  • Potato bread is higher in folate, phosphorus, fiber, calcium, potassium, iron, and vitamin B1; however, tuna salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for tuna salad is 58% higher.

Bread, potato and Fish, tuna salad are the varieties used 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.
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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1005.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +303.4%
Contains more IronIron +125%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +532.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.7%
~equal in Sodium ~402mg

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%
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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +506.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1475%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +436%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
~equal in Vitamin A ~24µg

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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +400.2%
Contains more OtherOther +76.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.3%
Contains more FatsFats +195.8%
Contains more WaterWater +88.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Tuna salad DV% diff.
Selenium 9.5µg 41.2µg 58%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 1.2µg 44%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 6.7mg 34%
Folate 126µg 8µg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.122g 27%
Phosphorus 369mg 178mg 27%
Fiber 6.3g 0g 25%
Calcium 188mg 17mg 17%
Iron 2.25mg 1mg 16%
Potassium 718mg 178mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.031mg 13%
Carbs 47.07g 9.41g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.081mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.26mg 11%
Fats 3.13g 9.26g 9%
Manganese 0.253mg 0.04mg 9%
Zinc 1.44mg 0.56mg 8%
Saturated fat 0g 1.544g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.887g 7%
Protein 12.5g 16.04g 7%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 6%
Copper 0.094mg 0.145mg 6%
Calories 266kcal 187kcal 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.07mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Sodium 375mg 402mg 1%
Net carbs 40.77g 9.41g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g N/A
Vitamin A 24µg 24µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread Tuna salad
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
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.