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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
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 +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +25.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.8%

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 1.3% 0.42% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +26%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +11.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44.2%
~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.
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
Calories 259kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Protein 8.5g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 3.3g 3.13g Rye bread
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Rye bread
Net carbs 42.5g 40.77g Rye bread
Carbs 48.3g 47.07g Rye bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Magnesium 40mg 28mg Rye bread
Calcium 73mg 188mg Potato bread
Potassium 166mg 718mg Potato bread
Iron 2.83mg 2.25mg Rye bread
Sugar 3.85g 9.38g Rye bread
Fiber 5.8g 6.3g Potato bread
Copper 0.186mg 0.094mg Rye bread
Zinc 1.14mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 125mg 369mg Potato bread
Sodium 603mg 375mg Potato bread
Vitamin A 7IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Manganese 0.824mg 0.253mg Rye bread
Selenium 30.9µg 9.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 1.2µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Folate 110µg 126µg Potato bread
Choline 14.6mg 18.4mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0.626g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.311g 0g Rye bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 0g Rye 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rye 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
31%
Rye bread
27%
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.