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

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A recap on differences between Potato salad and Potato bread

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, however, Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Folate, Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Potato bread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 45% more than Potato salad.

Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 more Copper +25.5%
Contains more Calcium +889.5%
Contains more Iron +246.2%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.6%
Contains more Potassium +182.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +364.5%
Contains more Manganese +150.5%
Contains more Selenium +131.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Copper +25.5%
Contains more Calcium +889.5%
Contains more Iron +246.2%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +609.6%
Contains more Potassium +182.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +364.5%
Contains more Manganese +150.5%
Contains more Selenium +131.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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 A +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +162%
Contains more Water +126.5%
Contains more Protein +366.4%
Contains more Carbs +321.4%
Contains more Other +92.3%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 Fats +162%
Contains more Water +126.5%
Contains more Protein +366.4%
Contains more Carbs +321.4%
Contains more Other +92.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato salad Potato bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 salad Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 40.77g Potato bread
Protein 2.68g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 8.2g 3.13g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 47.07g Potato bread
Calories 143kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Sugar 9.38g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 19mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 0.65mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 15mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 52mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 254mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 529mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 0.31mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.118mg 0.094mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.253mg Potato bread
Selenium 4.1µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 157IU 89IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 24µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.106mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.25mg Potato bread
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 7µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.116mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.202mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.171mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.066mg 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.172mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.062mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad Potato bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Potato salad
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.429g)
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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.