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

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Summary of differences between Rye bread and Potato flour

  • Rye bread has more Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Rye bread covers your daily need of Selenium 54% more than Potato flour.
  • Rye bread contains 11 times more Sodium than Potato flour. While Rye bread contains 603mg of Sodium, Potato flour contains only 55mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, rye and Potato flour.

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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 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains more IronIron +105.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2709.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +503%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.197mg

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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +32%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +556.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +925.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +170.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.507mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.474mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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 +23.2%
Contains more FatsFats +870.6%
Contains more WaterWater +472.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 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 +16287.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +432.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.6%

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 flour
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye bread Potato flour Opinion
Calories 259kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Protein 8.5g 6.9g Rye bread
Fats 3.3g 0.34g Rye bread
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Net carbs 42.5g 77.2g Potato flour
Carbs 48.3g 83.1g Potato flour
Magnesium 40mg 65mg Potato flour
Calcium 73mg 65mg Rye bread
Potassium 166mg 1001mg Potato flour
Iron 2.83mg 1.38mg Rye bread
Sugar 3.85g 3.52g Potato flour
Fiber 5.8g 5.9g Potato flour
Copper 0.186mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Zinc 1.14mg 0.54mg Rye bread
Phosphorus 125mg 168mg Potato flour
Sodium 603mg 55mg Potato flour
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Rye bread
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.25mg Rye bread
Manganese 0.824mg 0.313mg Rye bread
Selenium 30.9µg 1.1µg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.434mg 0.228mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.051mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 3.805mg 3.507mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0µg Rye bread
Folate 110µg 25µg Rye bread
Choline 14.6mg 39.5mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.626g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 1.311g 0.008g Rye bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 0.15g Rye bread
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.255mg 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.319mg 0.299mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.579mg 0.425mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.233mg 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.139mg 0.107mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.411mg 0.316mg Rye bread
Valine 0.379mg 0.356mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.182mg 0.166mg Rye bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
31%
Rye bread
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Rye bread
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.