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

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A recap on differences between Pumpernickel bread and Potato bread

  • Pumpernickel bread has more Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Pumpernickel bread covers your daily Manganese needs 46% more than Potato bread.
  • Potato bread contains 3 times less Copper than Pumpernickel bread. Pumpernickel bread contains 0.287mg of Copper, while Potato bread contains 0.094mg.
  • Potato bread has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pumpernickel 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more IronIron +27.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +415.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +245.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.44mg

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% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
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% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +26%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 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 WaterWater +13%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33.9%
~equal in Fats ~3.13g
~equal in Carbs ~47.07g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpernickel bread Potato bread Opinion
Calories 250kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Protein 8.7g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 3.1g 3.13g Potato bread
Net carbs 41g 40.77g Pumpernickel bread
Carbs 47.5g 47.07g Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Magnesium 54mg 28mg Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 68mg 188mg Potato bread
Potassium 208mg 718mg Potato bread
Iron 2.87mg 2.25mg Pumpernickel bread
Sugar 0.53g 9.38g Pumpernickel bread
Fiber 6.5g 6.3g Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.287mg 0.094mg Pumpernickel bread
Zinc 1.48mg 1.44mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 178mg 369mg Potato bread
Sodium 596mg 375mg Potato bread
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Manganese 1.305mg 0.253mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 24.5µg 9.5µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.188mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.106mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 1.25mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 0.8µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Folate 93µg 126µg Potato bread
Choline 14.6mg 18.4mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0.437g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.932g 0g Pumpernickel bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 0g Pumpernickel bread
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.081mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.267mg 0.224mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.268mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.602mg 0.44mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.248mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.155mg 0.112mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.285mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.396mg 0.305mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.196mg 0.143mg Pumpernickel bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel bread Potato bread
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%
Pumpernickel bread
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.437g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.