Flour vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between flour and potato bread
- Flour has more vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, potato bread is richer in phosphorus, potassium, and calcium.
- Flour's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 50% more.
- Flour contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than potato bread. Flour contains 5.904mg of vitamin B3, while potato bread contains 1.25mg.
- Flour contains less sodium.
- Flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of flour is 72, while the glycemic index of potato bread is 61.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 IronIron | +106.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +169.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +256.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1153.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +571% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +317.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +366% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +372.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +427.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +219.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +181.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +715.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.188mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 9.5µg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 369mg | 37% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 2.25mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.106mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 1.25mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.253mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 718mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 188mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 375mg | 16% |
| Folate | 183µg | 126µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 6.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.232mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 47.07g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.817mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.44mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.094mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.15µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 6.8µg | 5% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 266kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 12.5g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 3.13g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 40.77g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 9.38g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
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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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.