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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.
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Copper +205.3%
Contains more Manganese +415.8%
Contains more Selenium +157.9%
Contains more Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.3%
Contains more Potassium +245.2%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 108% 39% 77% 19% 78% 41% 96% 171% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Copper +205.3%
Contains more Manganese +415.8%
Contains more Selenium +157.9%
Contains more Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.3%
Contains more Potassium +245.2%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.44

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 B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.1%
Contains more Folate +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 82% 71% 58% 25% 30% 70% 0% 2%
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 B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.1%
Contains more Folate +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Equal in Fats - 3.13
Equal in Carbs - 47.07
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 Water +13%
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Equal in Fats - 3.13
Equal in Carbs - 47.07

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
Net carbs 41g 40.77g Pumpernickel bread
Protein 8.7g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 3.1g 3.13g Potato bread
Carbs 47.5g 47.07g Pumpernickel bread
Calories 250kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Sugar 0.53g 9.38g Pumpernickel bread
Fiber 6.5g 6.3g Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 68mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 2.87mg 2.25mg Pumpernickel bread
Magnesium 54mg 28mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 178mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 208mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 596mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 1.48mg 1.44mg Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.287mg 0.094mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 1.305mg 0.253mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 24.5µg 9.5µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato 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
Folate 93µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 0.8µg 6.8µg Potato 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
Saturated Fat 0.437g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.932g 0g Pumpernickel bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 0g Pumpernickel bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pumpernickel bread 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
29%
Pumpernickel bread
29%
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.