White bread vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between white bread and potato salad
- White bread has more vitamin B1, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, potato salad is higher in vitamin C.
- White bread covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 38% more than potato salad.
- White bread has 16 times more folate than potato salad. While white bread has 111µg of folate, potato salad has only 7µg.
- The glycemic index of white bread is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +657.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +455.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +430.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +436.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +592.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +305% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +437.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1485.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +230.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +342.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +314% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.077mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 0.65mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 4.1µg | 33% |
| Folate | 111µg | 7µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 0.89mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.101mg | 19% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.06mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 3.737g | 14% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 11.17g | 13% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 19mg | 13% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 2.68g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 52mg | 7% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 8.2g | 7% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 143kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.3g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 2.48g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 254mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.141mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 1.429g | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 529mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.67g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
33%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.731g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)