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Vegetable oil vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between vegetable oil and potato bread?

  • Vegetable oil is richer in vitamin E, yet potato bread is richer in phosphorus, folate, iron, fiber, potassium, calcium, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Vegetable oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 95% higher.
  • Vegetable oil has a lower glycemic index than potato bread.

We used Oil, corn, peanut, and olive and Bread, potato types in this comparison.

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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 0% 0% 0% 4.9% 0% 0.55% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1630.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +7100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 0% 0.11%
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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3044.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +9100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +3094.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable oil Potato bread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 33.033g 0g 220%
Fats 100g 3.13g 149%
Monounsaturated fat 48.033g 0g 120%
Vitamin E 14.78mg 0.47mg 95%
Saturated fat 14.367g 0g 65%
Phosphorus 0mg 369mg 53%
Folate 0µg 126µg 32%
Calories 884kcal 266kcal 31%
Iron 0.13mg 2.25mg 27%
Fiber 0g 6.3g 25%
Protein 0g 12.5g 25%
Potassium 0mg 718mg 21%
Calcium 0mg 188mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.232mg 18%
Selenium 0µg 9.5µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.817mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.188mg 16%
Carbs 0g 47.07g 16%
Sodium 0mg 375mg 16%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.44mg 13%
Vitamin K 21µg 6.8µg 12%
Manganese 0mg 0.253mg 11%
Copper 0mg 0.094mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.106mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.25mg 8%
Magnesium 0mg 28mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Choline 0.2mg 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 9.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vegetable oil 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%
Vegetable oil
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Vegetable oil
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.367g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.