Potato vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between potatoes and white bread
- Potatoes have more vitamin C and vitamin B6, while white bread has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and protein.
- White bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% higher.
- The amount of sodium in potatoes is lower.
- White bread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of white bread is 73, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +237.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +345.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +168% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5400% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +558% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +659.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +350.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +640% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 22µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.533mg | 38% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 3.61mg | 35% |
| Folate | 15µg | 111µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 4.78mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 490mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.243mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.087mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.536mg | 15% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 8.85g | 14% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 144mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 49.42g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 1.602g | 10% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.166g | 10% | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 266kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 126mg | 9% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 37.17g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 98mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.536mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.698g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 2.43g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.101mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.599g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.7g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 376kcal | 301kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 130g | 38g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.8 | 3.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 14.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +117.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +331.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +182.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3714.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +143.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +406.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +834.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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