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Potato vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato and Potato bread

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, while Potato bread has more Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Calcium, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Potato bread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 45% more than Potato.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Bread, potato.

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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 less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +17%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +547.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains more Zinc +380%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +2275%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +17%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +547.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains more Zinc +380%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +2275%

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4350%
Contains more Vitamin E +4600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.9%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +240%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4350%
Contains more Vitamin E +4600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.9%
Contains more Folate +740%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +240%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +136.2%
Contains more Protein +509.8%
Contains more Fats +3377.8%
Contains more Carbs +169.1%
Contains more Other +234.8%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
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
Contains more Water +136.2%
Contains more Protein +509.8%
Contains more Fats +3377.8%
Contains more Carbs +169.1%
Contains more Other +234.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato Potato bread
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 40.77g Potato bread
Protein 2.05g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 0.09g 3.13g Potato bread
Carbs 17.49g 47.07g Potato bread
Calories 77kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 9.38g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 12mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 0.81mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 57mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 425mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 6mg 375mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.11mg 0.094mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.253mg Potato bread
Selenium 0.4µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 2IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.106mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 1.25mg Potato bread
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.232mg Potato
Folate 15µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 2µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.067mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.098mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.107mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.032mg 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.103mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.035mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Potato bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients
  2. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.