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White Bread vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between White Bread and Potato

  • White Bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Calcium, however, Potato is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • White Bread covers your daily need of Selenium 39% more than Potato.
  • White Bread has 49 times more Sodium than Potato. While White Bread has 490mg of Sodium, Potato has only 10mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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 Calcium +860%
Contains more Iron +234.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Manganese +144.7%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +324.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +16.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +860%
Contains more Iron +234.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Zinc +105.6%
Contains more Manganese +144.7%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +324.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +16.8%

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.
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Potato
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +732.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.6%
Contains more Folate +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +732.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.6%
Contains more Folate +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +254%
Contains more Fats +2461.5%
Contains more Carbs +133.7%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Water +105.6%
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Protein +254%
Contains more Fats +2461.5%
Contains more Carbs +133.7%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Water +105.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2710.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2710.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +115.2%
Contains more Glucose +256.8%
Contains more Fructose +614.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +115.2%
Contains more Glucose +256.8%
Contains more Fructose +614.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Potato Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 18.95g White Bread
Protein 8.85g 2.5g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 0.13g White Bread
Carbs 49.42g 21.15g White Bread
Calories 266kcal 93kcal White Bread
Starch 37.17g 17.27g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g 0.34g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 2.7g 2.2g White Bread
Calcium 144mg 15mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 1.08mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 98mg 70mg White Bread
Potassium 126mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 490mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.74mg 0.36mg White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.536mg 0.219mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 0.4µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 10IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.04mg White Bread
Vitamin C 0mg 9.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.064mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.048mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 1.41mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.376mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 111µg 28µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Trans Fat 0.027g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 0.698g 0.034g Potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 0.003g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.057g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White Bread Potato
Low Fats diet ok
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
35%
White Bread
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.664g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients
  2. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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