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

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Differences between Rye bread and Potato bread

  • Rye bread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Rye bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.
  • Rye bread has 3 times more Manganese than Potato bread. While Rye bread has 0.824mg of Manganese, Potato bread has only 0.253mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, rye 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 +25.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +225.7%
Contains more Selenium +225.3%
Contains more Calcium +157.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.2%
Contains more Potassium +332.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.8%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 107% 29% 54% 15% 79% 32% 62% 108% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +25.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +225.7%
Contains more Selenium +225.3%
Contains more Calcium +157.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.2%
Contains more Potassium +332.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.8%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.3%
Contains more Folate +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 2% 109% 78% 72% 27% 18% 83% 0% 3%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.3%
Contains more Folate +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Other +44.2%
Equal in Fats - 3.13
Equal in Carbs - 47.07
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 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 +11.2%
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Other +44.2%
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.
Rye bread Potato bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye bread Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 42.5g 40.77g Rye bread
Protein 8.5g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 3.3g 3.13g Rye bread
Carbs 48.3g 47.07g Rye bread
Calories 259kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Sugar 3.85g 9.38g Rye bread
Fiber 5.8g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 73mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 2.83mg 2.25mg Rye bread
Magnesium 40mg 28mg Rye bread
Phosphorus 125mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 166mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 603mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 1.14mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.186mg 0.094mg Rye bread
Manganese 0.824mg 0.253mg Rye bread
Selenium 30.9µg 9.5µg Rye bread
Vitamin A 7IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.434mg 0.188mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.106mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 3.805mg 1.25mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 110µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 1.2µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.081mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.255mg 0.224mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.319mg 0.268mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.579mg 0.44mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.233mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.139mg 0.112mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.411mg 0.285mg Rye bread
Valine 0.379mg 0.305mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.182mg 0.143mg Rye bread
Saturated Fat 0.626g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.311g 0g Rye bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 0g Rye bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
33%
Rye bread
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Rye bread
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.626g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.