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Protein bread vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between protein bread and potato flour?

  • Protein bread is richer in selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, copper, folate, and zinc, yet potato flour is richer in vitamin B6 and potassium.
  • Protein bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 58% higher.
  • Protein bread has 30 times more Selenium than potato flour. Protein bread has 32.9µg of Selenium, while potato flour has 1.1µg.
  • Potato flour contains less sodium.

We used Bread, protein (includes gluten) and Potato flour types in this comparison.

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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 46% 37% 28% 156% 139% 50% 79% 53% 192% 179%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.8%
Contains more IronIron +200.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +237%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +370.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2890.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +210.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~65mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~168mg

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% 0.3% 7.2% 0% 90% 91% 80% 25% 16% 0% 3.3% 87% 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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +672.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +364%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +983.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 g
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.4%
Contains more FatsFats +547.1%
Contains more WaterWater +513.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.7%
Contains more OtherOther +65.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.009 g
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2187.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +572.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Potato flour Opinion
Calories 245kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Protein 12.1g 6.9g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 0.34g Protein bread
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Net carbs 40.8g 77.2g Potato flour
Carbs 43.8g 83.1g Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 65mg
Calcium 124mg 65mg Protein bread
Potassium 322mg 1001mg Potato flour
Iron 4.15mg 1.38mg Protein bread
Sugar 1.44g 3.52g Protein bread
Fiber 3g 5.9g Potato flour
Copper 0.417mg 0.197mg Protein bread
Zinc 1.82mg 0.54mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 185mg 168mg Protein bread
Sodium 404mg 55mg Potato flour
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Protein bread
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.25mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg 0.313mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg 1.1µg Protein bread
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.228mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.051mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 3.507mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Protein bread
Folate 116µg 25µg Protein bread
Choline 18.7mg 39.5mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.332g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 0.008g Protein bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 0.15g Protein bread
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0.115mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg 0.28mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0.299mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg 0.425mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.199mg 0.107mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.316mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg 0.356mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg 0.166mg Protein bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Protein bread Potato flour
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
32%
Protein bread
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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 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.

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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/nutrients
  2. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.