Potato vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Potato and White Bread
- Potato has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while White Bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
- White Bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.
- The amount of Sodium in Potato is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +237.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +345.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +168% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5400% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +558% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +659.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +350.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +640% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +117.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +331.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +182.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +29850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3714.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +143.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +406.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +834.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 77kcal | 266kcal |
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| Protein | 2.05g | 8.85g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 3.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.39g | 46.72g |
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| Carbs | 17.49g | 49.42g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 144mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 3.61mg |
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| Sugar | 0.82g | 5.67g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.101mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.74mg |
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| Starch | 15.29g | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 490mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 4.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 111µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.027g |
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| Choline | 12.1mg | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.698g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.599g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 1.602g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg |
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| Fructose | 0.26g | 2.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 484mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.673g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.