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Pancake vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pancake and Mashed potato

  • Mashed potato has less Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pancake's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 +1116.7%
Contains more Iron +480.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.5%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +1762.5%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1116.7%
Contains more Iron +480.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.5%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +1762.5%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1773.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 185
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1773.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 185

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +287.9%
Contains more Fats +244%
Contains more Carbs +93.2%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Water +50.5%
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +287.9%
Contains more Fats +244%
Contains more Carbs +93.2%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Water +50.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 13.35g Pancake
Protein 6.4g 1.65g Pancake
Fats 9.7g 2.82g Pancake
Carbs 28.3g 14.65g Pancake
Calories 227kcal 89kcal Pancake
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Pancake
Fiber 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 219mg 18mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 0.31mg Pancake
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Pancake
Phosphorus 159mg 59mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 439mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.56mg 0.22mg Pancake
Copper 0.049mg 0.035mg Pancake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.098mg Pancake
Selenium 14.9µg 0.8µg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 185IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 43µg Pancake
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.015mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.015mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 1.08mg Pancake
Vitamin B5 0.405mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 38µg 9µg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.07µg Pancake
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Pancake
Saturated Fat 2.122g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 0.72g Pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 1.342g Pancake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake Mashed 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
21%
Pancake
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.545g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/nutrients
  2. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.